It makes it very easy to manage any devices like the lock or the thermostat.

The monthly rent would likely be lower, but the entry costs and potential regulatory hurdles might also be less.Here are my main considerations:Rental Income: Higher in Berkeley ($2k/month) vs. potentially lower in the Midwest.Appreciation: Likely higher in Berkeley.Management: Easier to manage the ADU since it's close to home, but more regulatory headaches.Diversification and Simplicity: Potentially less hassle with a property in the Midwest.Given these factors, what would you recommend?

If managed by the owner currently and you plan to hire people add in a 30% loss of revenue.  

If you can't manage what you already have, you won't be responsible with more.2.

As far as your VA loan goes, I do think you will need to have a steady source of income on a W2 for at least 6 months right now or 2 years tax returns if your an entrepreneur.. unless you can manage to get your disability rating then you might qualify just based off your awards letter.

In fact, even if the training course is related to property management, claiming that you needed to spend $30k on education while collecting merely $15k in rent per year is a flimsy position. 4.

I’m looking to start BRRRRing once I develop my portfolio and get some skin in the game.

That does not factor in my project management time, travel expense and accounting time.

Doesn't appear to be many vacancies in the area and the seller is trying to get rid of his entire portfolio and move to Florida. 

Finding a property, negotiating a deal, securing a tenant, and managing a rental is seriously hard work!