Stop Paying Your Landlord: Your VA Loan Game Plan (Before Pre-Approval)

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Thinking about leaving renting behind? In this video, we walk you through the real-world decisions before you even get pre-approved: long-term plan vs. starter home, budgeting that fits your lifestyle, PCS timing, closing costs, VA appraisal/Tidewater, and what 100% VA disability means for property taxes in some states.

Who this helps: Active-duty, Guard/Reserve, Veterans, and military spouses planning a first home—or turning a first purchase into a future rental.

What You’ll Learn

Plan first, pre-approval second: Starter home vs. “forever” home, PCS windows, reuse of VA entitlement, and stacking benefits.

Budget that won’t break your life: Payment you’re comfortable with vs. max approval; lifestyle trade-offs (travel, tuition, child-care).

Timing vs. rates: Why waiting for 2–3% rates can backfire as prices jump when rates drop.

Real closing costs (with $0 down): Earnest money, inspections, appraisal, moving costs—and when seller credits help.

VA appraisal, Tidewater & escape clause: What happens if value comes in low and how contracts can be canceled with EMD protection.

Short-term rentals & roommates: City/HOA rules that can block Airbnb or even roommates—check before you buy.

Disability & taxes (state-by-state): 100% ratings may reduce/waive property tax in some states—know your local rules.

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