One way to defend yourself against the "deplorable conditions" issue is to photograph your unit before the tenant moves in and have them sign off on a document that everything is in working order.

You want a professional photographer Also consider fees your PM charges.

Any advice form veterans on setting up LLCs using LegalZoom?

We meet and photograph all pets.If it were me I'd probably charge a premium on the lower units, and I'd market the advantages of both the upper and lower units.  

(for some reason can't tag HRRE, just learning how to tag lol)Also @Jay Hinrichs thanks for your non-profit helping out veterans! 

Various things such as offering additional amenities, having better photographs, better marketing, or competition based on price can help you become more competitive compared with the other properties.  

I assume that this is a measure that prevents veterans from running around scooping up an empire of properties on 0% to very little down.)We no longer own our 2008 home, but still own our current residence on our VA Loan exemption.  

Lease it out to a underwater photographer: maternity photos, to be married couples, etc.2.

I looked at a property yesterday and since the seller is a Secretary of Veterans Affairs they stipulate that they dont pay for any sellers closing costs e.g., title policy, escrow fees, survey and transfer fees.  

I use Veterans Realty in Clarksville for my residential properties.