I've separated out electricity but not water (never heard of sewer being separated) and I've always had separate gas meters on my properties but have separated the heating system on one.

So, again, an opportunity to take on less risk initially to get the learning curve out of the way.Bottom line - your approach doesn't have to start out one or the other. 

Pricing your unit above market won't cause your unit to take 3 months to rent vs one month to rent at market rate.

I have a small portfolio of LTRs as SFH and one 6plex In Arkansas, but have not yet ventured into STRs.

Are you leaning toward one market yet?

Quote from @Jerome Boudreaux: I hear a lot of people mention how powerful the VA loan is and the more people I ask the more I realize no one can give me good in depth answers.

Does anyone have experience renting one out as an MTR?

Quote from @Andrew Rodriguez: I will be speaking to a local one tomorrow morning and then go from there.  

If your CPA has used the recommended one then it’s likely good as well.

Even if they pay-and-stay, we tell residents they get one warning.