Regardless, it is not quite as robotic as it used to be, and building that solid team (including a good mortgage broker who knows these guidelines) has become really important.Definitely seeing some of those hang-ups as well, never a dull moment

I’m planning to live there for the required 12 months, and my long-term goal is to eventually move into a larger multifamily—possibly a fourplex—while turning the current place into a rental. 

You can eventually go get a HELOC or biz LOC if want access to money eventually when the time does arise, but this can allow you to get closer to having a free & clear home that is un-leveraged, and has little counter party risk.

Should add that we would eventually like to own a multifamily, and this may give us leverage to expand our real estate portfolio. 

The fact that it will generate some income and HOPEFULLY eventually become just an investment property is a little bit ancillary at this stage. 

We are planning to move in with family rent-free in 2 months to save up even more for our wedding/ eventual home cost.We live in southern CA and the RE market here is very expensive.

I need basic rent collection, bills management, documented communication with tenants and eventually help with finding and screening new tenants.  

When you eventually PCS, a buyer can assume your loan at whatever rate you locked in.

I have pushed the form to the side because it makes no sense to me and wondered if I will eventually get a bill.

I've done some research and have a strategy, but I want to do this in the most legally sound and tax-efficient way possible while avoiding unforeseen pitfalls.My Goal:To consolidate my two current rental properties into a property that will initially serve as a rental and eventually become my primary residence in retirement.My Plan:Here is the step-by-step strategy I've put together: Sell my two rental properties (VA Loans) and execute a 1031 exchange, rolling the proceeds from both sales into the purchase of a single investment property.