When you have a VERIFIABLE record of success within specific property types - and typically specific geographical areas, you MAY be able to attract enough passive investment to begin syndicating smaller type deals.  

.: I was always under the impression that a VA loan could not be assumed for investment purposes and that it must be for a primary residence, which typically means occupancy of the residence for a year. 

Insurance bookings often pay much more than what you can get from typical Airbnb guests.Yes, use your lease.

Quote from @Sarah Rosko: We manage several medium-term rentals as well and typically operate with a 30-day minimum stay.

I agree on the point of your investment is not guaranteed and never fall in love with the sticker price of the offering (ie returns), you really need to look under the hood on these dealsBut active investing is not for everyone and if you do not have the time to manage your active investments, it’s not like the stock market where you have as good a chance to return on your portfolio doing nothing than hiring a manager - if you do not have the time nor ability it typically will not end well.

Typically, DSCR rates are about 1% higher than conventional loans—not the 2-3% range you mentioned.

Additionally, as long as you put 20% down, it typically keeps you safe in terms of cash flow, and then you simply have a couple dozen houses with tenants paying off your mortgages.

Most of the first page now seems like its sponsored ads so I typically will go several pages deep when researching something.

Good tenants do not typically apply for overpriced apartments.

Lend $100k on a deal for typical terms, but with the option to convert your loan into an equity stake in the future?