(C) As used in this Lease, “Premises” means that certain private dwelling residence situated in ________________________________________ County, Minnesota and having an address of ____________________________________________________________________________________.

Comparing workload, a multi-unit property will still require showings, maintenance etc for multiple units.

So it serves multiple purposes and I would strongly encourage it

Hey Jason, You have two different situations here. 

Not all VA loans are owner-occupied as the VA gives you an allotment so you can have multiple properties with VA loans depending on what they clear you for.

When I have a situation like this, I give them a written notice to accept the property in its current condition or get out.

Considering doing a 75% cash out refinance > 30yr 7.45% interest rateIn what situations might the 50% Rule provide a misleading picture of a property's financial health, and when would relying solely on the DSCR potentially overlook important factors? 

In that case, you’d typically need to file a legal challenge, which could involve going to court and showing that the restriction is unnecessary or unreasonable.The best advice I can give would be to consult a real estate attorney to understand your specific situation and options.

Curious to hear the good, the bad and the ugly from multiple perspectives. 

Hi Charles, I'm also based in Honolulu with young kids and in a similar situation to you, have also thought about buying an investment property in Japan that we could use part-time and rent out at other times.