Hey @Ryan Brown - in this instance, I think you should turn up the heat in terms of what the tenant is allowed and not allowed to do. 

The attorney said in my instance the first thing to do was send a formal letter notifying the tenant of the problem.

That offers my buyers a little bit of protection in instances like this. 

Another key thing to know is if you don't have an actual agent that doesn't work for the insurance company (for instance if you contact a call/service center), inquiring about a loss even if you don't file a claim or follow through with a claim could impact pricing.

I dont think these things are hard and fast.. to me look at whats left after the rent is paid is it enough to really live on.So if rent is 5k a month for instance that means tenant needs 15k a month in income pretty standard .. well that tenant now has 10k a month to live on.. most people can make due on that.so if this tenant came to me and only made 10k a month  2X the rent I know they have another 5k a month to live on so sure that works.where this is important is in lower income low rent areas were rent is say 800 a month and 3X is 2400 minus rent leaves 1600 a month for EVERY thing else can you live on 1600 a month ???

The second instance was a restaurant with the land it was on for total disclosure.

I answered an initial questionnaire on the website and there’s basic documentation required but it doesn’t appear to be nearly as extensive as the requirements for my conventional loans.

In those instances you can purchase the new property in 'cash' position and do not have to get an additional mortgage. 

If you are deployed overseas you are still allowed to have a 'home base' in the US with your VA loan, and you can get an extension to the occupancy timeline (I believe as far out as a year).

Quote from @Alicia Zhao: The BP package includes a Lease Extension form.