If you're charging premium rent with a nice rehab I'd replace with same features. 

What is REI Blackbook charging for what you want?

For example last month i was charged $250 to put salt on the steps and sidewalks. 

Find out how they charge you interest, is it on the total loan amount from funding, or do they charge you based on funds you've used (some lenders do not charge you on the whole rehab budget until you use it)?

BAH is a solid guarantee the service member is good for the rent and you can look up the exact rates any applicants will be getting online.Whether or not you plan on staying where you are, you can purchase a 2-4 unit multi-family with your VA loan, 0 down and a very low interest rate.

I recently closed on a duplex in New Jersey and will need to start purchasing materials for the rehab and wanted to see if I could charge those expenses on my business credit card.

Fill out the application and treat it like it’s a college final!

Everything is in line with the closing with all parties involved so it's just a matter of the day arriving.In this case, would you all list the property online and start collecting applications making it clear that move in wouldn't be for four weeks?

If the house was rented to them with a good lawn, then I would charge them for the grass replacement. 

However, remote investing would not give me all these benefits such as selecting my preferred tenants or going to the court when needed or finding the right contractor that does decent jobs with reasonable charges etc.