But if you have 30... 40... 50 properties, the 50% (+/- %5 depending on geographic region) is a reasonably good measure over the first decade of ownership. the 50% rule of thumb does not consider debt service.

That is, if all the similar properties in your area are offering appliances, you probably have to as well in order to compete (otherwise, you could lose out on good renters and have long vacancies).But I was struck by the variation across geographic regions in the US...

Ultimately the loan will go get placed in front of someone who's job it is to sort out bs loan guarantee requests and legitimate ones and generally changing geographic locations falls under a reason for the va to guarantee a second loan.

Can anyone come up with a job description ?  

I say this based upon: The geographical location, the appraised value, and the laundry list of inspections I have paid to have done that have noted some upgrades that need to be done to meet code. 

It's a great company that provides in-depth analytics  on profitability of Airbnb rentals in many different geographic areas for a fee.  

If you or if you know of anybody who fits this description please let me know!

Irwin,I am no attorney and do not portray to be one, however, I found a certain part of the code that the attorney pointed out that I read myself, and in my opinion, it sounds to be a gray area.Here is the section, word for word:(a) No person shall engage in the practice of providing real estate services or hold himself or herself out to the public in this State as being qualified to practice the same; or use in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assume or use, any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice real estate services, unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter.Maybe it ultimately comes down to interpretation, BUT, in the assumption that you're clarifying you are NOT a licensed realtor, would this not rebut the guideline "No person shall engage in the practice of providing real estate services or hold himself or herself out to the public in this State as BEING QUALIFIED TO PRACTICE THE SAME"Maybe something to clarify with the attorney.Side note: I didn't read the entire code, however, so this may be worth looking into and speaking with your attorney again.

Should that person be a general contractor, a handyman, some other type of job description that I haven't even thought of yet??  

The MLS description says "PRICE FIRM."