Regular check-ins and setting clear expectations have helped me. 

I feel like those kind of fixes can be estimated when getting a house inspected and appraised. knowing when a new water heater was put in or when a roof was replaced, these all have life expectancies and yes accidents happen but if this is happening on a regular basis for you, like I said, I have concerns.

I know the city inside out and lived there for 20 years, visiting regularly.

Batteries last 6-8 months with regular use4.

And I’d imagine a bit less in closing cost since unlike a regular loan there aren’t normally closing cost but a 0.5% Va funding fee.

A "regular, average" buyer would need to put 20% down on an investment property. 

I agree with all your reasons to offer SF as a seller, just research what methods of conveyance your state has available which offers more seller protections.If I just had a regular note and DofT I don't know if I'd do it. 

That’s word for word how it’s written.So as a regular guy reading it, it reads clear that it’s sold to me on that day, but with the opportunity to redeem back by the delinquent tax payer….but who knows 🤷‍♂️ . 

Yes, you could also do just a regular FHA or conventional in the same city (non multi) with something showing that the family situation has changed

The router is on the top level, the lock is on the main floor and power goes out regularly.