Had some issues connecting VRBO at first, too.  

It also allows the manager to work directly with the insurance company to resolve issues efficiently.In Texas, this is part of the standard Texas Board of Realtors Property Management Agreement and is considered an industry best practice.

Separate issue is only 13% of CA homeowners pay for earthquake insurance because it's so expensive and the deductible can be really high.What are your re-building costs in your area?

I understand this is not a requirement, but I have never received a damaged unit from an inherited tenant or any legal issues.

Tenant is now saying that she’s in a hotel because the issue is getting worse and that the apt has had roaches for “years”. 

You may run into issues since it's a smaller loan. 

Your VA loan will be crucial to your real estate investing growth, especially since it affords you the potential opportunity to own more than one property, depending on your overall allotment.For active military personnel, that conundrum of where to invest and where you will end up is always part of the issue that sometimes causes analysis paralysis so it's great you have one in VA Beach already.

The issue is: can the operator survive to that "long term".  

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

We’ve only foreclosed on a few properties, all without issue, so I’m uncertain what qualifies as 'airtight,' Jonathan.