I am housing hacking and using my VA loan and from what I have heard the VA is usually very strict with the inspections. 

This situation will follow a time honoured path without results until you take real action.

There are a lot of rules that must be followed.

George is strict in the vacation rental area. 

Just re-read my lease again and definitely going to press my PM company it says this: "Lessee is expected to maintain and care for the property, which includes, but is not limited to the following: Pest control including but not limited to mice, ants, small rodents, etc."

Beyond that you introduce strict standards in your community rules and inforce them to the max.

You could use that cash to continue following your investing goals.

I’m thinking about jumping to 1000 leads to follow up with over the next 7 months and that’s when I thought of probates.

It's obviously very difficult to find cash flowing properties in this market and I'm curious about who follows Brandon Turner's advice on setting aside $180 per month for CapEx + $50 for repairs.

(and anyone else following): you’re right that this is still a bit specific to the Boston market - generally for investors, sellers will assume a $1k waiver is just a gamble you’re willing to give away if you want to back out.