If she didn't quality for Section 8  and I thought she could afford more, then I'd give the required notice and raise the rent.  

Then you can use it as rental property (or resell it) and then you can do it again with another VA loan somewhere else.Now what I do question is how much you are going to be able to afford as a junior enlisted in the armed services, even with the off-base living allowance included. 

Most of my tenants could not reasonably afford to break a lease early because of the early termination fee that usually runs a bit more than 1 months rent, plus being responsible for rent until a new tenant is in place. 

I do both flips and rentals and I do enjoy flipping but I typically flip if I can't afford to keep it.

If you can't afford the down payment, what will happen when you a big cap ex item arises? 

I am told the owner is David T.

My decisions right now are whether or not stay in my neighborhood (which I know so well and am certain the high demand for rentals as well as purchases will continue) or buy in seattle, where I think the appreciation is even faster and I can find more affordable units than in my neighborhood.  

If you cannot afford the health and safety requirements of owning real estate, I'd suggest you find another type of business. 

I t doesn't guarantee that they wont be broken into, but it makes it more likely the thief will choose an easier targetAnd buying and installing them doesn't cost much more than dealing with a broken door and door jamb from someone kicking the door in

t that agents try to tell people in order to get the sale at the end.