So you can see why mentioning that solar benefits from tax credits without including the fact that every other form of energy does as well comes across as remiss to anyone who knows a little bit about energy. 

-Management is low - you'll need at least 10% plus leasing costs - typically a month's rent for each lease-up, and sometimes a renewal fee as well-Insurance seems low-Are taxes accurate? 

Based on rent of $1,695, I think you'll be lucky to get an appraised value of $160k with a CoC return well under 2%.

All well and good.

There will always be upward pressure on rents there as well. 

I would go the VA loan if you can, no pmi will help your debt ratio as well.  

We've utilized the VA loan for our current home, and this strategy has worked well so far.

If they are already asking for discounts, it doesn't bode well.  

U can ping me I have a friend their in Honolulu that may look at this as well. 

And yes, the income from renting is still taxable, but ideally you are offsetting a chunk of that with depreciation which is a non-cash expense.You should read Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland's books as well which are available in the BP Bookstore. https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/tax-strategies-book...