You might find a local credit union or community bank that will go to 95 -100%.At one point I called 2 different VA Regional Loan Centers regarding this section in the VA lenders handbook:Assumability - The second mortgage should not restrict theVeteran’s ability to sell the property any more thanthe VA first mortgage.

Outside of the obvious stuff like big house and nice expensive cars, money affords you the ability to wake up to the sunrise as opposed to an alarm clock.

Drawing from my experience delivering over 550 investment properties, I can say with certainty that self-management isn't practical for most investors.

When I pointed that out, they suggested I instead setup my credit card as a vendor, and enter each charge as a bill, which would then fix the assets and liabilities issue.  

Personally when I’m working on a project time is money and I don’t have the ability to wait around to get supplies.

It seems you and your husband have the ability to make a property more desirable and I would try to stay local for the same reasons you listed. 

With the need for more homes overall, and it also gives the renter the ability to have a new home.Best of luck to you on the next deal.

That is one of my moves is to report Baselane to FTC for such fradulent practices, despite covered in footnotes in terms and conditions.

The one with evidence wins.As always, @Nathan Gesner coming through with the most solid and practical advice.If you have issues with your PM, be very direct and state your case.

It's a good practice to overestimate costs and underestimate after-repair values (ARV) to keep your expectations realistic.