Hence, the decision was to make the flight using a single-engine plane.The same logic applies to multi-family properties: a fourplex has four times the vacancy risk of a single-family.

Having a strong understanding of your "walk away" price (maximum you're willing to pay) gives you leverage and prevents emotional decisions. 

Congratulations for making a decision.

@Chris Kay beleive you can do DSR loans without a job as they qualify the property, not the borrower.You'd still need 20-25% down though.That's where you have a decision:- Pay down the mortgage, setting yourself up for a future refinance to free up your VA Entitlement.OR- Save up for your next acquisition.Only YOU can make that decision as you have to be comfortable with the increasing debt-load risk and the additional time to manage everything.

This outlook is reflected in the prices resulting in poor initial cash flow but historically great long term cash flow. 

This was my first property, and while it's been a great learning experience, I made several mistakes along the way—ranging from choosing a realtor who was more focused on closing the deal than finding the right house, to having a poor inspection and overlooking issues hidden beneath the surface (literally).

PC can't make any final decisions on rezones, parcel maps, etc.

I can tell from your questions that you are in a bit over your head and before you make an incorrect decision you should STRONGLY consider a consultation with someone.

These 10 cabins I am buying have been very poorly operated, so I am buying them almost strictly at property value.

And then get to a decision quickly.