It is also important to verify that connections to the posts are adequate for the required loading as member failure is not a catastrophic as connection failure. 

Even if its cutting the warranty off, sticking to manufacture warranties, and saving the cash to pay for expenses when they come up.

Other expenses that I've incurred are 2 1/2 months worth of credit monitoring through Score Sense at $40 per bill and a 23% APR personal loan of $2,800 to absorb a balance that I already owe on another credit card which was at a 0% introductory APR for another 6 months so now I have toxic debt thanks to their underwriters.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

On page 10 of the above bill it says if tenants refuse to sign a new lease 90 day notice is required for a Just Cause Eviction. 

. - Older housing stock in some areas may require more upkeep. - Strict local regulations can also sometimes increase compliance-related maintenance costsCost-saving strategies I've seen help:- Preventative maintenance programs can help reduce overall costs obviously - Some investors report success with in-house maintenance teams for larger portfolios- Energy-efficient upgrades can help reduce utility costs in the long runYour specific costs will depend on factors like the age and condition of your properties, your management style, and the specific neighborhoods you're invested in, but hope this helps!

If you're interested in multi-family, I highly recommend starting out with multi-family with your first VA loan as it will be easier to get a single family residence after that.If you decide to pursue multi-family, you'll want to ensure that each unit is separately metered for utilities (water, gas, heat, electricity, etc.) as this is a requirement under VA financing.  

Lenders are currently utilizing STR income to qualify for the loan which helps keep the ratio requirements met. 

If so, what do I need to know regarding requirements in a situation like this? 

As you referenced, it provided low interest rates and required a very low down payment.There was no limit to the number of properties an investor/owner could finance.