Their home is not selling otherwise and they would like to take full advantage of their VA loan by letting someone assume their loan.

You will be competing against seasoned investors who will have an advantage over you.

Its pretty amazing once you put pencil to paper on the cost advantages of NV compared to CA or OR  both being the highest tax states in the country..

For me, the biggest advantage is legal compliance and risk mitigation.

You must present to the homeowner the advantages of your offer, clearly and concisely.

I would like a payoff planner that helps me navigate the various maturity dates and interest rates of my (15 due in 5) mortgages so that I gain the best financial advantage when paying down principal balances. 

I’ve seen some short-term rental investors take advantage of this setup by adjusting their listing based on seasonal demand, but I’m curious about real-world experiences.For those of you who have lock-off properties, I’d love to hear:✅ Which strategy made you more money—renting it as one larger unit or as two smaller ones?

I used it to our advantage rather than listening to my investors and filing a lawsuit.

Until that changes I don't see the advantage of attending auctions.

Assuming that the cap rate compresses because of favorable market conditions, then this will work to your advantage.