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But you are investing in real estate and concerned about its impact on your taxes. 

If the tenant does, can you force them to water the lawn and pay for it?

There has been regulatory obstacles, engineering challenges (created by the Pacific Ocean floor’s steep drop-off), and concerns about the impact the infrastructure could have on migratory birds, marine life and fisheries.

You should also consider whether you want to sell the improved lot or rent it out as that will have a huge impact on your decision.

Then use my VA loan to go get a nicer 4 bed for my family to live in.Pros option 1: Only 3.5% down, doesn't tie up another VA loan, if  flip is done right I could refinance into a conventional loan.Cons option 1: Could be tougher to cash flow with only 3.5% down plus the PMI associated, forces family to live through a flip.Option 2: Buy home with VA loan, live in for 4 years, move out and hold as a rental.Pros option 2: Easiest solution, least amount of headaches, family doesn't have to live through a flipCons option 2: Doesn't provide the most amount of potential growth, ties up another VA loan.Option 3: Buy rental with conventional loan, buy personal home with VA loan.Pros option 3: Easier solution, doesn't force family to live through a flip, gets rental and nice family home at same time.Cons option 3: Won't have the money to do major renovation on rental could cost more in long run, ties up a lot of money in rental, slow growth without doing renovations.

I’ve seen this first hand in my 20 years in the Air Force.  

I assume the forced appreciation would get me more if I sell it, but I may not ever sell it.

*Force* an inspection, and hope they are home then?   

I just like to be sure that I'm at least breaking even in year 1, so I'm not being forced to reinvest in that property each month.