As I said, math and numbers aren't my strength, but I'm a dedicated student when I put my mind to something, and I know how to read and use a calculator :)Thanks for reading!

Also, I payed my mom’s mortgage on her primary which I can rent here in San Diego which would help with the mortgage but I rather not use that in the calculations to avoid over leveraging myself.

They have an app that you can run comps on, play with rehab budgets, do ARV calculations as you drive for dollars and apply for the loan on the spot.

Hello, For anyone that is not well versed in rehab estimation, how do you go about calculating rehab costs if you are not going through a realtor to find deals?

At the same time, I prefer to minimize liability, though I’m not a seasoned investor.Is this one of those calculated risks that investors eventually become comfortable with, or should I prioritize limiting liability from the outset?

You may also want to use one of the BP Calculators and post the results and ask for feedback.

If a student loan is in repayment, or scheduled to begin within 12 months from the date of VA loan closing, the lender must consider the anticipated monthly obligation in the loan analysis and utilize the payment established by calculating each loan at a rate of five percent of the outstanding balance divided by 12 months.

Hi Daniel, here is an easy to use rent vs sell calculator that may give you a better answer for what you are looking for https://www.crmproperties.net/rent-sell-calculator

Quote from @Robert Quiroz: @Randall AlanThanks for that scenario; I'm not sure how I missed that calculation, or I never did it.   

Network with professionals, use tools like BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator, and explore grants or incentives for affordable housing.Good luck!