If you elect to use a VA loan, that typically means you don't plan to put any money down.

Midwest cities with populations under 300,000 typically have cheap property taxes.

@Brice Alef-Torrisi putting each property in its own LLC is usually overkill.Getting a bank account for each LLC is typically something you need to do to avoid "piercing of the LLC corporate veil" (actually depends on tax selection you made for LLC), but is also overkill.You haven't indicated how you are holding the deed for the latest property.If in your name or same LLC, you don't need a separate bank account.If in separate LLC, you can create a Master LLC, have each property LLC hire the Master LLC to manage their affairs, and just get a bank account for Master LLC.This is an opinion, not advice, so lookup CPA Frank Alcini in Troy for expert advice.

Issues 1) even garage conversion ADUs in single family zoned areas typically cost more to build than the value that they add.  

So, a house that would typically cost $100 per sq. ft. to build 5 years ago, is now costing $200 per sq. ft. 

In FL flood is typically the main cause along the coast.

Typically its done for open space or use for community property (ie. fire station location or other county use) and typicaly would assist in increasing tax base.  

Each jurisdiction is different, but typically include a substantial deposit due same day up to full price deposited that day. 

HUD targets average rents for an area, so just like average school grades, this typically translates to Class C property rents.In our Metro Detroit market, the MAJORITY of the claims about getting higher than market rents can be traced to a Class D Neighborhood/Property. 

They don't typically throw parties there like they would at a fraternity house.