I'd recommend using your va loan to get your next property, ideally a house hack.

I would actually recommend people adjust their buy box like you are doing as long as it still fits within your overall goals and expertise.

Ideally the Midwest7, DO NOT BUY TURNKEY PROPERTIES( you will be leaving so much money on the table)8.

Every investor has their preference — lower points, shorter terms, or more flexibility during rehab.If you could design your ideal loan product, what would it look like?

@Keith KakadiaSorry you missed this one, keep your "buy box" dialed in and be ready for the next one that fits the criteria.

Within a couple of days I found the ideal buyer for the house and they fell in love with the property as they are transitioning from renters to owners of their first house.  

Quote from @Jimmy Rojas: Im a first time homebuyer, i been 1099 for 10yrs now, total monthly expenses $1500 , no debt, bring in $5k a month, experian credit score 745, looking to borrow no more than $200k maybe less, ideally $15k down payment , %6 or less interest,  monthly payments $1500 or less, what are my options and what route should i take. 

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My guess is it will be difficult to find a tenant fitting that narrow of a scope and I don't know why you would want to limit yourself.

Ideally would like to sell as 2 condos for maximum profit, but if town won't permit that, am willing to refinance and rent out with anticipated combined monthly rent of $4800.