VA Home Loan for Beginners (The REAL Guide You Wish You Had Sooner)

VA Home Loan for Beginners (The REAL Guide You Wish You Had Sooner)

If you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, National Guard, or military spouse and you’re trying to understand how the VA home loan actually works — this video breaks it down in the clearest way possible. Schedule your call with me here 👉🏻 https://vahomexprt.com/book_call In this beginner-friendly guide, I walk you through what the VA home loan is, who qualifies, and what you can buy with it — including single-family homes, multifamily properties (up to 4 units), modular homes, manufactured homes, and even new construction using the VA construction-to-permanent one-time-close loan. You’ll learn the exact steps of the VA home buying process, including: • Step 1: Getting approved with a VA-experienced lender What lenders look for, why overlays matter, and how your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is used. • Step 2: Working with the right realtor Why choosing someone familiar with VA guidelines can help you avoid properties that won’t qualify. • Step 3: Touring homes, submitting offers, and getting under contract • Step 4: Contract + Due Diligence The difference between inspections and appraisals, and what the VA actually requires. • Step 5: Settlement and Closing What closing costs really are, what the VA does and does NOT allow, and how the process works from start to finish. I also share 5 powerful VA loan tips that most veterans never hear: • Why you should use a lender who specializes in VA loans • How to use seller concessions to lower your out-of-pocket costs • How a VA-experienced agent can protect you during the home search • The truth about VA credit score requirements • How your VA entitlement works — and how you can reuse your VA loan again and again Whether you’re buying, building, or just starting your research, this video gives you the full roadmap so you can purchase with confidence and avoid the common mistakes that stop veterans from getting approved. 📞 I schedule calls with veterans 7 days a week — 100% free. If you want help understanding your options, planning your build, or getting started with the approval process, use the link in my bio and book a call anytime. Schedule your call with me here 👉🏻 https://vahomexprt.com/book_call As a full-time North Carolina real estate broker and prior-service Army veteran, I’ve helped countless service members and families use their VA loan the right way. In this video, I’ll break it down into five easy steps: 📅 Schedule Your VA Home Loan Strategy Call – I talk with veterans & service members 7 days a week: 👉 Call/Text: 919-210-1945 👉 Email: [email protected] Resources & Free Guides: 📏 Try My VA Loan Calculator: https://www.homeswithdylan.com/proper... About Me: I’m Dylan Sievering, a full-time North Carolina real estate broker. After leaving the Army in 2021, my family and I used the VA loan to buy multiple 2–4 unit properties, building wealth and reducing our housing costs. Now, I focus on helping veterans and service members understand how to use their VA loan the smart way — from first home to multifamily investments. Follow Me: 🌎 Website: https://vahomexprt.com 📷 Instagram:   / va.homexprt   🎥 YouTube:    / @vahomexprt   #vahomeloan #househacking #militaryhomebuying #veteranhomebuyers #varealestate #militaryhousing #zerodown #homebuyingtips #pcs #militarypcs #veteranlife #militarylife #veteransbenefits #armyhousing #navyhousing #marinecorps #airforcehousing #homebuyersguide #vaapprovedlender #militaryspouse #militaryfamily #militarymortgage #househunting #firsttimehomebuyer #vaapprovedlender #militaryrelocation #buyahouse #homebuying101 #househack #fortbragg #fayettevillenc #militarypcs2025