BTW this wording comes from Thanks for Visiting located in Columbus, Ohio.

If you want to use the VA loan, I would just go ahead and do it in your personal name and just make sure you have a good insurance policy (the first line of defense). 

However, you may need to take that personal loan out 2-3 months ahead of time so that the loan money is received and in an account and seasoned.

The buyers need to do due diligence, visit the properties and hold the other side to their end of the agreement.

Plus, they wouldn’t be able to charge extra rent or additional security deposits specifically for pets.Just a heads-up – these new rules wouldn’t apply to rental agreements signed before January 1, 2025.Where Are We in the Legislative Process?

When someone says they want to get a rental in Florida and mention obvious towns, they usually aren't in the area or visiting there.

can you visit them in person? 

Because we needed more time to gather quotes for the work that needed to be done by contractors we trusted, we extended the deadlines in the Property Inspections Notice (PIN) on multiple occasions so we had enough time to better understand the issues and also protect the buyer's deposit.I'd get a few good contractors on hand, have them give estimates (see if they can even do it using the inspection report if visiting the property isn't possible) and have the seller compensate you an amount that you think is fair (it may not cover everything, but is it enough to still make the deal work?)

Just be cautious and ensure you have a solid plan to manage any increased debt.Leveraging Your NetworkWith your strong network and local market knowledge, you’re already ahead of the game.

I did so because at the time to purchase the property was about half the cost of renting, and there were no STR regulations in Curry County or really beyond..I recognized early that the regulations that quickly developed to restrict my BNB business in Los Angeles were likely to reach other areas and by being ahead of the curve, could own a long term vacation rental, in a land I wanted to be anyway, before there were rules that would prevent that goal.