I don't believe there are restrictions on renting out rooms so long as you're living in one of them!

Some may have more restrictive policies than others. 

There are some options, less these days in the Covid world, but they are restrictive and less attractive. 

Of course, I am not keeping myself restricted to those areas but they have been my focus to date. 

I am not well-versed in VA requirements but unless this purchase somehow restricts you from using another VA loan in the future (after your one year residency) to make an even better but, it sounds like you have an opportunity to get a free house.  

When you need to see a deed restriction from 1925 in person because the scanned copy is illegible, you want someone local and familiar with the county to go down and there and get everything taken care of right away.From my perspective, I also prefer a title company I know and trust to make sure the transaction closes smoothly.

And with the housing crisis, San Diego has eased restrictions on adding ADUs to your property.

I was unhappy, though, when they sold the loan to Wells Fargo who imposed different criteria for my flood insurance.

I hope they don't take that to mean that covers them on all damage the pet may do, which could be much more than the pet fees.If I put some sort of breed restriction in place, is there a way to prove that without buying from a breeder? 

Most out of town traffic drive through town and rarely stop.There is an initiative from the CRDC (local non-profit) that is buying up junk properties and rehabbing them, but they have restrictions on who can purchase them.