I really appreciate everyone's reply here, whether it is negative or encouraging - I want to see opinions.To be clear, i wouldn't just be using this money as an investor, I would actually be building a company with the family, and if successful become a partner.

I’ve seen an LOX written to say some versions of the following; 1) This new property has a garage and I need a garage. 2) The new property has more/less sq. ft. and we need more/less space due to x (having a child, downsizing, etc.) 3) The new property is in a different, more desireable school zone (if applicable). 4) The new property is closer to where I work (or go to school, etc.)Although it isn’t always an ideal living situation for some people, I would highly encourage anyone in your situation that is investment-minded to use each of your VA loans back to back for each of you to buy a 4-unit building as the numbers tend to work best on those here in Clarksville and it would make sense, as long as the numbers work, of course, to get as many units as possible with zero out of pocket while you can.

Just wanting to introduce myself and encourage anyone in the area to reach out if I can be of any assistance to their investment goals.

Also, consider making a form email that you can send to a resident whenever they send you a service request letting them know that you have received their request and that if they will please send you an email with as many details as possible about the problem and needed repair you will contact them within xx hours/days to set up an appointment/do a preliminary evaluation.I would encourage you not to feel embarrassed or unprofessional for going into a house YOU OWN to see if you can fix something.

We would certainly be willing to live in one of the units if it makes the purchase doable. 2) Any advice on how to encourage her to sell her property?

Considered: Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Kansas CityInvestments: Arguably the most "under construction" part of my plan, your insights are welcome and encouraged.2BR, 2+BA Condos with roommates - Lower values lower barriers to entry theoretically, but internet skimming of this investment implies that HOA assessments are an ROI risk to be likened to underestimated capex.

Timing and luck.Hope this helps and encourages others to consider the rural areas that make sense.Good Luck and Happy Investing

Encourage people to apply while at the open house; if they take the application with them the odds reduce significantly of getting the completed application.Good luck

I am not saying this to be a jerk but to encourage you to think about new ways to find leads; bandit signs (almost always illegal but very effective), door hangers, knocking on doors, buying a direct mail list.I hope that you are able to make this work.

I encourage you to do what you do and teach your success.