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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. 

Additionally, how many calls does it typically take you to successfully close a deal using this approach?

Additionally, Mr.

An example of that is tenant must pay for additional electric over flat fee / flat limit since now there is 2 occupants in the home instead of originally one.

In short, I can afford the additional $1100/mo cost of a second house, even until I rent it out.I have around $35K in HYSA and emergency funds that I could use for a down payment, but that's less than 20% which would be required for a conventional loan, assuming full purchase price.

Each have their benefits and drawbacks.

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

Additionally, are there any other factors I should be considering when purchasing a duplex or triplex?

After that's under control, focus on increasing income through additional work at your current job, taking on a side hustle, or finding ways to increase income on your existing rental.At the same time, educate yourself.