From my POV, it worries me that the person with this deal/assignment doesn't A. have $2k - $5k free for EMD OR B.

Vintage year is also very important, is this a c-class property (which it sounds like it is, maybe c-), B-class etc. 

Steve B. the thing here is that b/c we used the VA loan we didn't put any money down on this property.

When I had a duplex I just put up a second box with a "B" on it by the entry to the second unit.

Make sure you have a plan B and build resiliency into the portfolio. 

Instead, you checked out through Stripe with a VISA card ending in 1372 (expired).

A) Marine Vet B) Savvy in the Atlanta area. 

Here is a rating/classification system that I have come up with over time based on the overall Livability score80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below FCheers and let me know if I can help in the future!

In general, it is tough to find landlords that will take Section 8 (at least at the level of house I provide, B/B+) and so you'll get plenty of interest. 

My ideal property is a detached single-family distressed, 3/1 or 3/2 home in an A or B neighborhood with good schools, ideally in the $200K-$300K range.