Overall I think the average hotel/motel is not doing well right now. 

The median price in Detroit is up over 2x in the last 5 years.

One thing I am finding is the reviews for some mentioned firms are all over the map.

., We were over a decade without insurance, and when I refinanced and insurance was needed, I had no trouble getting insurance in place.  

I'd like to double my units in the next year and the best, more feasible way to do it is with someone that has done for over 40 years.

@Brett Jurgens,With strong equity and a good tenant, you have a few options:Cash-Out Refinance: Offers lower, fixed rates for stable monthly payments and lets you keep the property while using equity to invest in another rental.HELOC: Provides flexible access to cash, though with typically higher, variable rates that can fluctuate over time.1031 Exchange: If you're open to selling, a 1031 exchange could defer taxes and allow you to trade up to a higher-value property or diversify into a different market.Each option has pros, so it really depends on whether you want to hold onto the current property or leverage its value for something new.

So I'm strongly considering adding a handful of these to my buy & hold portfolio.I understand that there's no "risk-free" method to acquiring these properties subto, but have any of you had success over the long-term acquiring properties with VA loans attached?

Construction costs are up over 40% in the last 4-5 years. 

Any special type of flooring that you recommend to make it look better and less maintenance over the time especially when there is turn around of tenants.

This year i added a half bathroom on a property that has a value over $1k/ft.