I do my own maintenance right now (did my remodel on my own as well), but I'm currently looking for a handyman so that I won't always need to do it myself, especially as I grow my business.I tried all the listing sites initially, but then paired down to VRBO only.

VA has lower credit/income/asset standards than any other loan program, paired with the best rates hands down.That is paired with the HIGHEST standards for the property in question.

I got a great pair of tenants and it was relatively painless.

Sorry about that - hit the wrong button.Thanks for the repsonse and feedback @J Benoit .  

Work it based on my readings, and see what happens, how the research paired up with what happened.

These commonly find borrowers and originate their loans and then sell them, or they might run a mortgage pool.Within those that sell their loans, you have at least two choices: 1) those that originate their loans and then sell them to anyone on their investor list, and 2) those that know you and your criteria (over time) and will pair you with specific properties and borrowers.

like a pair of underwear and btw,  I am so tired of people on here immediately hitting the 1099 topic and insurance claims excuse. 

A while  back I helped a couple buy a pair of adjacent duplexes.

Get into the crawl space to the attic, get it opened up and put live trap inside,,, babies will be here soon it's spring.you should set live traps inside, and outside .. keep area clean of garbage and make sure the garbage cans have secure lids.check the traps daily once you've caught them you will have more than 1, I guarantee it they come and go in pairs or 3's... then seal up the hole with wood...

Hi @Nathan Lehmer,I made a fairly extensive post a few months ago with the top 15 things or so that you might want to know about pairing a VA loan with 2-4 unit real estate.