Yes, cash flow was an objective, but the greater objective was to learn what to pay attention to when considering tenants and investments.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

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I would also look at price per door, because that's far more objective than cap rate (particularly when broker math is involved)Generally speaking I would be equally, if not more, focused on the sponsor's comparable rents & properties, Capex budget, and physical due diligence.

The cash flow may be harder to achieve straight off the shelf here than other markets, but the overall returns (increased cash flow from rent increases over time, appreciation, principle pay down, and depreciation tax benefits) are great here.   

There is not need to add other variables into this such as principle being paid down, appreciation of the asset, time value of money.

I'm also aware of being objective and just looking at the numbers, I just want both.

@Molefi Branson there are multiple options to spending your capital but it really depends on you goals and objectives.

What should be the primary objective of a newbie investor for the first 6 months. 

They aren't unrealistic issues/concerns but I feel he wont pull the trigger unless he's 100% sure there isn't a risk and in his principle and in real estate there isn't such a guarantee.

That being said, if you use the VA loan to house hack, and can slash your living expenses, and pay down a decent amount of principle every month, it might still be a good investment!