I feel like I get laminated post cards from multiple sources/industries almost every day and I just toss them without more than a glance.

Paying her (or locking in that you will cover 1st month's rent) before you've changed the locks could put you in a tight spot if she doesn't leave.

It should apply, as a veteran myself, I have a soft spot for other vets using their VA loan to get started in real estate (it is how I got started, and it is easily the greatest loan product available). 

If none, NY and NJ are not the best spot to "try" one as your buy-in is very high, cost is high, lag time is long, and competition is fierce.

I personally think you're in a great spot because you are asking questions and not just throwing your money around. 

The retailer previously announced plans to shut up to 315 locations.Big Lots joins several other retailers, like LL Flooring and 99 Cents Only, in filing for bankruptcy as the industry grapples with inflation and changing consumer habits.

Ok so I just bought an extended stay motel in Michigan......and I live in Utah.How it happened: I was under contract on a single level 9 plex in a small industrial town in Michigan, I flew out for the inspection and we found mold all throughout the roof and the crawlspace.

In my opinion, there are also more that are not so good and several promotional companies that do the industry no favors. 

And if for reason you don't have enough equity to refi and pay it off, or something negatively happens with rates, then you could be in a tight spot. 

Most PMC's will charge a lot more than the industry standard 8-10% of collected rents to manage a Boarding House - which is what you have.