If they are, you put it on the shortlist for a closer look by one of your team members.If you're looking to do this long distance, the local team you choose is going to be crucial. 

You can look up VA loan limits in whichever area you choose to start in.

I’ll usually recommend 3-4 to choose from as well as researching your own options.

Choosing a location would be a good way to get started.

They claim to be tenant advocates, but with the false habitability claims and their income scheme it sure appears to be an anti-landlord group than a pro-tenant group.I used to have 3-4 evictions a year, but have been better about tenant selection for the last few years, and am a better negotiator to get them out before filing eviction, though the booming economy for the last decade doesn't hurt either as tenants can all be employed if they choose to be.

If she chooses to sue, that’s your proof that you fulfilled your obligations.

Your plan is a good one to get started, and many investors choose to go this route.

By choosing to not resolve the issue your putting a serious burden on the tenant which will most likely cause them to not use the oven and eventually leave. 

If you are unaware of what that is, it is essentially creating a plan where you invest a specific amount of money on a regular basis (month, quarter, whatever) in a stock, index fund, or combination of your choosing. 

This also works well because if you choose to get a property manager later the cash flow will have been increasing so you may be able to cover the cost without taking a hit to your income.