From an appreciation perspective, over the long-term I don't think one will necessarily outperform the other by a significant margin.

Hi Robin,I do a fair bit of business as a lender in South Carolina; a lot of short-term rental investors tend to focus on the Charleston & Myrtle Beach areas, but if you are looking for properties that are still reasonably priced and don't mind some renovations, Columbia can be a great choice 

Ok ya'll, long time BP learner, first time poster.

They also changed their terms prior to closing.

Welcome @Sartaj Ghai,Sounds like you are off to a good start and have the right long term mentality to go far with this!

If I am understanding RTLO correctly and your response - as long as the security deposit is sitting in a separate subaccount (eg separate checking or savings account) in a personal bank account, it's not considered to be intermingled with personal finances.

Good afternoon,I have a property in Gainesville, FL that I am thinking about turning into a midterm/short term rental. 

A quick google search for "va loan bonus entitlement" should provide you with all the information you need.Yes, anyone can assume a VA loan so long as they financially qualify.

It could be any side-hustle you want just as long as you like it and your able to save some extra $$$.2.

They said that we could get grandfathered into the program and offered the same terms to us.