.: Good afternoon BPers🫡,Will property insurance pick up the tab on something like vandalism or does the policy have to contain some type of clause built in regarding this matter?  

Sounds you have definitely worked hard to make those stay in good shape and steady tenants, which is excellent!

Hi @Sean Leahy - good direction, I've never considered this but now that I think about, whenever I've had some random rental/sale listings I've been approached by brokers who said they represent folks that are part of the insurance company's claim management process (e.g. their house burnt down due to an accident). 

Even though you have a VA loan, you still WANT good credit.  

But it's good you brought that up because it's easy to forget about that. 

Good luck on your journey! 

Its not often that the sales person is also very good at management.

@Ryan Duphorn  a  5 /2  and 1920 square feet IMHO isn't a good health care traveler accommodation unless you are in a area with a shortage of housing. 

I've had pretty good success the last couple years with a combination of house hacking and building Accessory Dwelling Units.

You may recoup the money, but there's also a good chance you'll lose some.