The integration with Amazon pickup boxes sounds like a cool feature. 

The VA funding fee is going to be a deciding factor along with the rate. 

Hosting a yearly summer BBQ and holiday party could be a great way to accomplish this without getting into the weeds of legal factors of gifting rent at the end of the year.

It all depends on many factors.

If Im wrong here please advise.A factor that seems to matter as I see it is the equity in the property. 

My reality or fear factor side is telling me I don't really have the $6500+ down payment, plus closing costs readily available.

How much you pay for the property and how much repairs will be are also numbers to factor in.  

I was able to get the seller $10k lower and factored it into my numbers.

Purchase price is the most important factor.

I'll be shocked if you can actually get much cash flow out of them (unless you are putting 50%+ down payment) once you factor in the taxes and high HOA fees but sounds like this is more of a lifestyle choice.