01/22/2026
In this video, retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer and Colorado Springs Realtor® Daniel Padilla breaks down exactly how to use your VA loan when PCSing and why many service members are able to buy with $0 down, avoid PMI, and pay less than rent.
Whether you’re headed to Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, or the U.S. Air Force Academy, this is a benefit you earned, and when used correctly, it can save you tens of thousands of dollars.
🏠 In this video, we cover:
✔ How VA loans work when PCSing to Colorado Springs
✔ Real numbers on buying a $450,000 home with a VA loan
✔ VA funding fees (and who is exempt)
✔ BAH vs mortgage payments in Colorado Springs
✔ VA appraisals and PCS timelines
✔ Best military-friendly neighborhoods near local bases
✔ How your PCS home can become a future rental
Colorado Springs is one of the most military-friendly duty stations in the country, and with the right strategy, your VA loan can turn your PCS move into a long-term wealth-building opportunity.
👋 I’m Daniel Padilla, retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer and founder of The PCS Team. We specialize in helping military families and veterans relocate with confidence from service to SOLD.
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