I’m looking to buy some single or multi family units for long term rentals that would provide at least a moderate degree of cash flow.  

I cant tell you what to do , but investing in rentals over the long term has been great for me , some times there are more repairs , sometimes less , but thats just the nature of the business

We have had a Strctural Engineer out to the property and while we don't need to conduct repairs within the next 5 years or so, we will need to address both of these things at some point and it will likely cost us about 100k.Any advice on selling or holding for the long term?

I'm diving into the world of short term rentals and looking for some advice on the best ways to research local regulations in different towns and cities within a state.

IMHO in order to secure the best terms, you'll want to stick with W-2 for the purchase.

I like the idea of short/mid term rentals more then the long term...one big reason is not having to move all of his stuff...or at least being able to take my time.

Trouble is that I don't yet have long-term employment in place (just moved to the area a month ago).

Hard money loan How did you add value to the deal?

Hello David,We just bought our first home using the VA loan.

Since DSCR loans are now a thing, I think it makes more sense to get a 1099 job and scale your income faster.