Ask questions about dealing with landlords, leases, tenant rights and other important issues."

Most importantly I would try to get financial info from the association and make sure they are well managed and ask about special assessments above the HOA fees.

It is more important putting a tax strategy in place now, as opposed to waiting until March 2018 and then going to a CPA with all your questions.

The initial % or static % may be less important than the percentage of cash flow growth overtime.

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He thought me how to price properties and that the most important thing is to underprice my flips.

., an actual rentor in with a lease agreement is great documentation.Email conversations with your professionals strategizing on how to treat this property long term is also documentation.Getting the property on your Schedule E is pretty important as well.All of these things paint a picture. 

@Dave Foster Definitely not looking to do anything illegal, so thanks for highlighting that important detail. 

You left out the most important numbers:1 - What are the current mortgage costs/year for each?

However, I think it's important to go with a lender who knows the specifics on the VA loan because there are a few things here and there that can break a deal.1.