We do charge a pet fee, and it has helped with any extra costs a pet guest has incurred. 

Your PM fees for LTR will be more in the 10-12% range, while for STR it is more in the 25-30% range (and don't forget about GET/TAT). 

Not sure about this I hope they can pull it out.  

During the 2years we’re spending $ on attorney fees, and I’ve got that “queasy” feeling, especially since it’s questionable whether or not the properties are worth the amount we are owed. 

There ae also holding costs, After the flip you have real estate fees and closing costs to pay.

.$24K in soft costs (permits impact fees etc)$200K (or less) buildout of the house (size tbd on after-build-appraisal) Likely going with 2/2 A frame 1000 sf.

If the higher end rent prices on comparable units take an extra month to fill the vacancy and also the tenant stays 1-2 years instead of 3-4 years on average those landlord make LESS income charging that rental price ESPECIALLY if they pay a PM a placement fee upon turnover on top.

And your simply charging points and keeping the points and then a service fee. ( interest rate delta). 

There's no charge to me to get these funds except a yearly fee of 200.00. 

Keep us updated on what your lender says, and I’d be curious to hear if anyone else has pulled off multiple VA loans in a year successfully!