The general 2018 VA max is currently $453.1K (higher for small multi-family). 

Property manager thinks $5k max. I

Being a landlord is nothing like being a priest.

To each their own Max. I

Always work your REI into conversations no matter who your talking to, be it your priest, rabbi, doctor, auto mechanic, or anyone else.

Originally posted by Max I: Eddie-I have noticed that in my market too that the rental demand in the "hood" areas is steady compared to other better neighborhoods.

For the particular property I described, a ~$90K loan would be the max I personally would want based on $1300 rent.

@Max Gradowitz Hey Max, I agree with your advice to stay within driving distance of your property... perhaps, you could help me find a really good mf deal in your area.. 

Normally they do 20-50K max. I

@Doug Davis...1) ask them if the closing fees  include  100% of the  costs  (  appraisal / title insurance / settleement  are these included )  2)  ask for  several other  rate  / fee  options ..you should be able to pay  more in loan fee to buy the rate down  if interested  3)  if you want to put  less down - you should be able to get a higher loan amt ...max  is  85% loan to value  fvor many lenders  4) if you are  emailing specific loan officers - great ...if you are   simply emailing a   generic  website at these  credit unions -  you likely  will not get a  detailed reply ....I would recommend  contacting  these credit unions and any other  people you are  shopping  via  phone  or  to  their direct ermails .....no need to  get  8 quotes ...3 or  4  should be plenty