It was the only gas station for miles and the same property had a small cafe on it, which he rented out. 

After 18 months of living on the beach the kids really wanted trees and a true back yard, so we moved a few miles to the bay and converted the VA loan property to a STR. 

Each loan product type has different rules and restrictions for using rental income to qualify for new purchase, and some can wreck your plans (such as the FHA 100-mile rule).

I am originally from UK and after 6 years I now qualify for funding and I am wanting to house hack a multi family (seems like a cheat code as it isn't an option on a residential mortgage in the UK) but the issue i am finding is the low inventory in my area (6 listings within 20 mile radius of Danville VA) and nothing that i think i can make cashflow well / or seems like it would rent to a decent caliber of tenant. 

You can make half that in a high yield savings or treasuries.

This will mark the extension of Interstate 11 for 30.5 miles up to Kyle Canyon, with a $3 million effort expected to take 7-8 months.

The property manager or person responsible for taking care of rental property must reside or have its corporate offices within 20 miles of the corporate boundaries of the Municipality of Scranton.So, if you life further than 20 miles away from Scranton - YES you will need a manager. 

And, is it ok to stay over my parents home during the weekday because of my job that's 3 miles away instead of being 40+miles away

Southern NH  is my focus.Also, running my first half marathon next month!

Actually only half of them are from Marinette Marine, the rest of normal people with long term jobs in and around Marinette/Menominee.