Another option might be looking for a duplex to purchase and rent out the other half. You can do that with an FHA loan or VA I believe.
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Yes you can do that with a VA loan. You can also buy a mixed use property, like a store with an apartment above it if you're going to live in the apartment. I think at least 50% of the square footage has to be residential in that case. But that's something I would totally do. Open my own vape shop and live above it.