Technically it would be best to get a C Corporate or S Corp. to flip properties and since you are considered a dealer if you do several properties a year and this could have negative tax consequences in an LLC.

It was $9,000 after taxes.

If you had good credit (670-730 range), you have 20% to make a down payment, and sufficient income to qualify for the home you want to purchase - Would you choose the FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER or CONVENTIONAL purchase option...which would you pick and WHY?

When you file your taxes at the end of the year the accountant is going to ask you for your receipts or what and how much you want to write off using deductions.

Keep in mind taxes go up as do rents.

B) pay all the remaining rent but I’ll credit it against the kid’s rent next year.

Similarly, a credit report fee upfront is reasonable, but these can often be avoided as well.

Assuming property taxes + insurance added don't go above $1,100 total, you could maybe make this work. 

You might find a local credit union or community bank that will go to 95 -100%.At one point I called 2 different VA Regional Loan Centers regarding this section in the VA lenders handbook:Assumability - The second mortgage should not restrict theVeteran’s ability to sell the property any more thanthe VA first mortgage.

I recommend that you look at Notice of Defaults, Vacants, Tax Liens or Probate.