But are short-lived, as in will take less than 2 quarters to rectify. 

I live in one and rent the other for positive cash flow of $400.After all is done, I would have 2 rental properties.

They require the person assuming the loan to live there. 

To my understanding the VA only cares that the initial person that purchased the property had the intent to live there and make the home their primary.

I live in Iowa and I'm seeing nothing on the web for my state. 

My tenant lives in the unit above me and has been there since before I purchased the property (She is also a section 8 recipient).

I came across some websites that mention hypothetical health concerns about living near a gas station.

My plan is to live in it for 1-2 years while house hacking one of the bedrooms.

To win as a first-time or seasoned house hacker who is ok with less space, you want to look for funky layouts.For example, a three bed and a one bed is a huge score because you can live in the small unit and make more money without room hacking or wasting space in your unit.

he has been running the hot water intentionally to run up my water bill so my tenant dont have hot water to shower. my water bill is now $800 a month.