Also as for saving the VA, I’ve used it once already and plan on getting out after this tour so this is a chance to use up the last of the entitlements and get a second house without having to refinance the first one into a conventional to free up the loan

Sounds to me like he's got no chance, there's got to be some precedent set by never billing and collecting, right?

I bought at duplex, 3.5 down, FHA; My mortgage is estimated at 508 per month and the first floor is currently being rented to 650 bucks.

Monthly payment is estimated to range from $675-$750 on different properties with an estimated 5.125% interest rate.

At closing, I received a credit for pro rata estimated property taxes for 2017. 

Leave noting to chance.

Thanks Tim.My insurance company said the damages to my neighbors unit will be covered under my insurance policy and there is no deductible to be paid by me.All he needs to do is send in pictures and an estimate for repairs.Since my insurance company is handling the claim, there is no need for an adjuster to come out.

On the Loan Estimate and on your Closing Disclosures, it will be a different story.

Basically, because my estimated timeline before purchase is 12-36 months then that isn't very long term and thus I wouldn't be riding the "general upward slope of the economy" but would rather be subject to whatever short term market conditions come my way. 

With estimate of 10% selling fee (escrow fee, 6% agent commissions, property transfer tax, Owner title fee, etc, etc) plus the estimate 15% capital gain tax, it cost too much too sell, I would rather hold on to my properties for long term.