Sure, that's probably sufficient, but technically - the relationship begins when the syndicator knows enough about you to know whether you are accredited, or unaccredited but sophisticated.

., provided it cash flows well, and is poised for appreciation, your outlay (down payment) with a VA loan, should be so minimal that you should still have sufficient funds in reserve to watch your investment grow while you continue to save plus benefit from the principal pay down, direct and indirect tax benefits 

If you have a sufficient amount of equity available to you, this could be a viable option.

To make the option period legally binding offer a token option fee (which is paid at the time the contract and option is accepted and is non refundable) which is separate from earnest money which is refundable should the contract be terminated before the expiration of the option period.  

Always raise rent EVERY YEAR, even if its a token $5.

Not sure if you can raise the deposits with a rent increase, the initial deposit collected should have been sufficient regardless of rent increases.Awesome they accepted!  

As long as you're on title for a sufficient period, the lender for your end buyer shouldn't care about the subject-to aspect of the deal.

on the same token, what is the smartest way to prepare for the exam. 

Shoutout to Ken Lau.Sean

@Doug PretoriusJust to be clear, for these questions, are these answers sufficient?