Appreciate the reply Peter.its just waiting game at this point.thanks!

Or I could wait pay down some more debt ,save more so that I could increase my buyer power. 

Quote from @Michael Gonzales: Cleveland Buyer default after extension — enforce EMD or keep waiting?

It took 8 months to get my first deal using the VA loan so youll have to wait for deals to comes especially now since the winter is coming.

I joined BiggerPockets to learn from people who are already walking this path, and to connect with others who are building systems and thinking long-term.For someone newer to investing, do you think it’s better to start small with something like a single-family rental, or save up and wait until I can jump into multi-family?

You can't wait until it's full to have it pumped, you need to do it before that or sewage will back up or stink. 

Pay minimal rent, perhaps something equivalent to the mortgage payment, so there is no cashflow. 

Collect minimal cashflow after repairs/maintenance for what - 15% equity capture and breaking even on cashflow?

Any benefit to waiting until inheritance vs lifetime transfer?

The #1 thing I've done is simply buy properties that pay for themselves in desirable areas and wait.