This is circumstantial however, if you’re in a community property state, because you’re married she will have to qualify with your debts factored in as well (again this only applies in community property states).So all your liabilities, net profit on your current FHA property,etc.

It's specifically designed for tracking business mileage.

Maybe I can design something with an architect like you said to get what I want.

You are supposed to live in the property for at least a year but that does not sound like an issue for you.The 2% funding fee is essentially prepaid PMI, make sure you factor it into your numbers.VA Loans can be a royal PITA but are an extremely good deal if the numbers work. 

The taxes and POS scare away many people but if you have the means to deal with them and factor in taxes, you can still make >11% COC fairly easily. 

Every month you are losing $1500 on this property between HOA and taxes, did you factor this in? 

Whenever you plan to purchase a tax lien certificate, you must factor in average attorney costs and other possible costs such as maintenance (to avoid weed liens, etc.) and future taxes.  

Keep in mind that this will be factored in when considering your offer.If the tenants are on month to month leases in RI, the seller can terminate their lease with 30 days notice. 

Good taste - It is very inexpensive to paint and we have flippers who'd make world class designers.   

-why did you go that route with the market you're in (what market factors impacted your decision)?