Lastly, if your able to buy using the 1% rule you have enough built in positive cash flow that will enable to ride out the downturn.

Having more amenities or allowing for laundry/storage without an additional charge has enabled me to get better quality tenants in my neighborhood compared to some of the other properties nearby. 

That sounds like a good legitimate resource to hear from!

The whole idea of the VA loan is to enable military members and veterans to purchase a "modest", safe home for themselves and their families.  

Do any of you invest out of state, and if so, did you have a previous connection to the area that enabled you to confidently put your money down on a property?

They don't get ownership outright for 3-5 years, but if that bothers them, they can buy you out legitimately right now and get you out of the mortgage.

However, nobody has THREE legitimate service animals.

I've had to tow dozens of cars for a variety of legitimate issues - parked in the wrong assigned space at the wrong time, failure to move for snow removal efforts, paving projects, etc.

I legitimately want to help.

I really want a 4-plex as a primary residence because it will enable me to basically live for free.