Especially for the cost.

I would also send the insurance company this same letter and tell them they are going to be responsible for the cleaning and repair cost.

Assuming you sold the home at the end of 5 yearsYour NET ROI would be:0% appreciation: 10.93%1% appreciation: 12.13%2% appreciation: 13.33%3% appreciation: 14.53%This ROI calculation takes into account taxes, insurance, selling costs, repairs (calculated at $3500) through out the lease.

@Fabio CattolicoFrom my experience, balancing career growth, cost of living, and real estate goals is a smart move.

Additional costs will creep in and costs seem to go up faster than rents, so I would sell and try to otherwise optimize the VA loan. 

The easiest way to find and connect with wholesalers is either bigger pockets or by googling "sell my house fast in (town name)" although that may cost them a click for google ads.

I personally do not prefer to hold high cost SFRs as LTR investments.  

Streamlining Renovations for Efficiency & Cost ControlManaging multiple renovation projects at once demands an operational efficiency that can be tough to achieve.

Evaluate Property ConditionOlder Chicago buildings often have charm—but may come with hidden costs.

Looking for something with low acquisition cost, and meets or exceeds the 1% rule.