They may also require US credit history, although there are a handful that will not require a US credit report for an increased rate/ reduction in LTV. 

Speaking of iteration, allow me to share with you the iterations and processes we go through in our Multi-unit Acquisition Program: After a client gets pre-approved for financing, we go through multiple deals to find the best ones that meet our metrics.

Given the lack of activity / buyers in the market at this time with rates, would you reccomend holding and renting it until the market is better to sell in? 

Adding the ex to the title could trigger gift tax implications, so keeping it simple is best.

Best advice to you would be to use that VA loan as many times as you can and buy primary residences for a year, rent them out and then buy something else with the VA!

If you aren't going to be living in CR full time as you try to execute the deal I do not think it is physically possible for you to obtain a loan from Scotia Bank and not worth your time to try because the rates are so high. 

Also, keep in mind if it causes an undue burden on you or is too costly you can deny them. for example, if your insurance company says that dog breed is on the ban list then you need to find out how much it will cost to insure them. if the rates go up because of the dog then you can deny them based on the undue burden. 

Cash Flow is not the best but have appreciation on the property.

Great to see you getting into the Southeast rental market.Wishing you the best of luck.

Best bet would be disclose in your listing & disclose again in your welcome message when they book.