There are other loan products available that are still a low down payment. 

You will learn the cost of maintenance/cap ex and how tenant quality plays a big role.  

I'd hate for a temporary dip in the quality of the tenant pool to be giving my landlord "spidey sense" false alarms on account of taking an extra month or two to fill a unit.

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

Starting with a trailer is a smart, low-cost option.

@Cole Bossert I think @Sarah Kensinger and others have touched on the biggest qualities, especially communication.

Even if I were to rent it out on Airbnb, the cash-on-cash return isn't very attractive.Specifically, I’m concerned about:High mortgage payments and the financial strain it could cause if the property doesn't generate sufficient cash flow.Cash-on-cash return is low, even with high-revenue short-term rentals.My Questions:Risk Mitigation:Any strategies I can use to mitigate the risks associated with owning a high-value property with a large mortgage?

I doubt he'll be able to quality for a loan (VA) with just his income. 

I would upgrade properties every 12-15 months as allowed by low down payment loans if my significant other wasn’t risk adverse and opposed to moving.

Until 2018, when it was closed due to low revenue and high maintenance costs 2.