Have an opportunity to assume a VA loan and wondering if I HAVE to do it in my personal name, or if my entity can assume the loan.

Personally, I don't mix men and women tenants but I know some people do.

That’s what I’m talking about.. having people on the ground who know their turf and can spot trouble before it smacks you in the face.From what I’ve heard, outfits like Northwest Preferred Property Management or Umbrella Properties in Eugene aren’t just running the numbers.. they’ve seen the weird mid-season repairs and the tenant personalities you’ll never read about in a textbook.

Quote from @Mark Thiel: So I’m a total newbie when it comes to real estate investing outside of owning a few personal use homes.

You should do something, what is the question and relies on us getting more clarity on your investment property, personal finances, etc.

For traditional loans that rely on personal income and DTI (Conv, govt), there is no requirement that the properties be profitable.

I personally use Stessa (included free with your pro/business account) and Monarch.

Personally hate the notion of using them solely because the loan process is "easier".

@Lolo Druffif you're really thinking about buying there then I would recommend going there in person, potentially multiple times, and building a network. 

Personally, I think house-hacking is the best way to start.