What I can tell you is that if you get caught renting out a unit like that my guess is fines will out weigh the benefit.

I used the 5% conventional and especially if you're looking to build equity there will be benefits to doing so.

They are higher touch and based in CA, which would be a benefit to you.

Using your VA loan benefit is another great way to get started in real estate investing.I’m active duty Air Force with four properties.

I personally buy buildings that either have limited commercial exposure in relation to the total units or building SF or alternatively buildings that possess commercial spaces that are large enough where placemaking can attract amenity tenants that benefits my residential real estate in close proximity.

You are tying to separate them but keep them together where it benefits you (premium cost saving).

The VA loan benefit is one of the biggest perks of being a Veteran. 

Not only to ensure the networking happens, but the benefits of being the ringleader are endless.  

So one of the purported benefits of having title in an LLC is that it makes it more difficult for someone to determine how much the value there is if they were to sue you.

I will 100% look into the loan program though and see how maybe I can use it to my benefit :)