Originally posted by @Steven Loveless:Don't know if it is meaningful or not, but even with a $0 down payment you still are "into" the house for some non-zero amount - you probably have paid closing costs, an inspection, etc.I thought about using these numbers but, based on past experience using a VA loan (yes, the benefit has been reset), I was anticipating rolling the VA fee into the loan.

Personally, citing numbers to a buyer, your current economics is not the issue.You site the Purchase Price, assume an LTV and calc the loan payment for say 20yr, 4.125%.Calc the existing GSI, expenses (with new taxes, insurance) but sans the principle and interese, and derive the NOINow you've got the data for cash/cash and cap rate.These numbers should entice the buyer to be interested BECAUSE there's a cash flow and/or cap rate.

New fixture or even stove or whatever would benefit you as well. 

Having the carpentry skills is a huge benefit to you.

Then as I expand, I'll hone in on a set of skills I have leveraged and exploit the benefits - why am I doing what I do - then the domain + website follow.

I'm sure your experience in RE will be a big benefit to the community.

If not, I will have no option but to fail the inspection hoping that the fear of them losing their sec benefits will make them move.

But I am looking for a strong, steady, supportive income that will benefit me, my family and others who need income.

I am in the process of buying my first rental property I have the opportunity to use a VA loan or use FHA loan the question that I have is which one would benefit me more?

I am sure seasoned REIs can provide sound advice and newbies will benefit from it as well.Putting on spotlight, some of the big players here...sorry guys (not really!)