@James McGovern - Rob Hahn wrote about how illegal immigration is one of the biggest causes of housing affordability (look him up and you can find the article online). 

Yesterday come across this great article about STR best college markets  they use data from BiggerPockets Market Finder and AirDNA

I have downloaded the podcasts and look forward to listening -- this week's podcast about REI while holding a full time job is VERY relevant!

"The provisions of this article shall not apply to any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation who, as a bona fide owner or lessor, shall perform any of the aforesaid acts with reference to property owned by him."

I agree that 4 was a stretch to put in there, but that isn't the article's point.

Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.

Hey @Yonathan Cabrera, it isn't off the table as this article points out:https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/va-loan-for-investment-...At your age, I might look into buying a 4 plex and live in one and rent the other 3 as long term rentals.Essentially you have to occupy the property within 60 days, then you can buy another one after a year, rent the last unit and do it all again.This is where occupancy requirements for VA loan rental properties come in.

Here are 2 articles talking about new regulations they're trying to put on STRs there, which definitely could impact your rental income, especially if you buy in an R-1 area. 

That's who I wanted to hear from and the real story about how it is to own that sort of asset class.One reason is I read this post I think there is a newer one as well about this. the blog article is not so much about D class properties, but it got me to thinking, and I wondered what other investors thought about this type of investing. https://www.biggerpockets.com/... 

Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.