Feel free to ask me for any additional questions on how the biz of "gurus" works.   

In addition to your down payment, plan for closing costs (around 2-5% of the purchase price) and set aside at least 3-6 months of expenses for repairs, maintenance, and vacancies.

You should always require them to add you to their policy as "additional insured" or "additional interest" and you will be notified if they cancel or change their policy.

FlashlightTape measure/Laser measurePaper/Pen/iPadBinocularsReceptacle testerLevelMarbleDroneRespirator/Face Mask/Eye Protection/GlovesAQI testerWater pressure gaugeThermal cameraEndoscope cameraKnife Good list, in addition in my truck; ohm meter, megger, magnehelic, steel ball, air compressor  generator, plus stuff I'm forgetting

@Colleen F. unfortunately, AFAIK, there is no other resource than go to small claims court and go after her, which will take me $2-3K in additional legal fees.

In addition to offering "cash for keys" assure them that they can use you as a referral on their next tenant application, or offer them a short term-2 month lease.

Additional costs will creep in and costs seem to go up faster than rents, so I would sell and try to otherwise optimize the VA loan. 

I think what @Garrett Brown is getting at is using this in addition to other methods.

What would be my best route to take if we need additional finances?

In addition to reviewing the numbers, take time to tap into your intuition (through meditation or other method) and your gut will help you make the right choice.