I am planning on using a VA loan.

If you had the same equity, what would be your plan of action?

It has totally changed the way I plan to try to purchase property.  

However, there isn't a strong sales history, so we are going to pass on it.I have another deal lined up that I plan on purchasing in the next few days.

In planning to sell the final bed and breakfast 5 years ago I bought a duplex.

If you wanted to work with a developer/builder, I would think with our engineering backgroud, you should be able to be a project manager, forward planning, even acquistions associate, albeit with some training. 

Some issues are to be taken care of by the tenant and others by the landlord. 

This is the “free answer” from Google, so it’s worth what you paid for it…https://www.justanswer.com/law/80qys-live-arkansas-neighbor-....Lawyer: LawEducatorUnder the common law of property you are entitled to trim branches from any trees that are overhanging on your property but must do so by exercising reasonable care not to damage or harm the tree.

My plan would be to live in it for a year and then start renting it out. 

•I plan to put 20% down on this new property, which means I’ll be left with about $80,000 in cash after the purchase.Given this scenario, I’m trying to decide whether to pay cash for the second property or continue with the 20% down strategy .