Some of our canvassing has been to put in a dance/fitness user.We have one tenant whose lease states that the "Demised Premises shall be used solely for retail purposes to operate a casual dining restaurant/cafe".This tenant is new to the shopping center as of a few months prior to our taking ownership.

Search around the forums a bit to find the active tax pros on the site, reach out to a few, and see who's the best fit for you.Good luck!

Irvine is definitely the ideal place for the amazing schools, though it is definitely up there in both rent and house prices.

Ideally you get out all of your investment money and can repeat the process again using your VA loan.  

It might not be ideal as the interest will be in the 10% range but it might be an option if after the property is rehabbed, it gets the property back up to what the market is in your area. 

The idea is to get a clear picture what you are approved for, protect your stamina, and focus on the right fit.  

What amount of cash flow is ideal in a duplex situation? 

There seems to be a great deal of timidity with the mindset of new landlords and ideally a property manager does things without emotion and by the book

Hi John,This is specific enough you are going to need to consult an attorney in your state who specializes in real estate, and ideally a tax expert.

She did at least tell me that if someone calls in, they will try to fit them in sooner, but it's hard to know for sure if that's actually the case.