(I've written about the topic on the forums many times).I also have personal experience rehabbing properties with structural issues (unfortunately).I've bought and rehabbed properties in almost every condition imaginable, but I've never knowingly bought a property with significant structural issues--that's my one deal-breaker.

Really making sure that you stay on top of that person (contractor, you, architect) on the ball by following up with the city to get that permits done in a timely fashion. 

There are rewards and riches for creativity in life!

But if you have one person who wants high end and new all the time and another who is fine with status quo, it is going to lead to problems.

I understand this may not be enough data to go off of, however I am wondering is it the VA who needs more training or do I need to call the list personally to see if the results vary? 

Hello,I have two investment SFH but they are under my personal name.

Personally if someone breaches a contract with me I will often go after them.

This will allow you to keep your personal name of the articles of organization.  

Personally no, but it's just something I don't like to deal with. 

Since I'll be living in one of the units, my personal preference is to find something on the newer side, which would likely mean higher rent/unit but I'm worried the higher price point would limit the tenant pool.