For instance, could we settle on a price and the consequently tell them I'll pay $5,000 more if they cover the closing costs.  

For instance one of the reasons I like Birmingham is that it would diversify my portfolio geographically.

Say for instance, I read earlier that in Georgia they don't electronically process the deeds.

For instance if the person was purchasing a property from you and not just any property off the street, then it would be a prohibited transaction because you are benefiting from the IRA loaning the money to the buyer.

My lender in NYC, for instance, will not touch anything under $200,000.

For instance, as a single 4-plex it doesn't matter how high the rents go or how much I lower the expenses the price is going to be according to comps in the area.

Also, in this instance they would need to live in the multifamily home since they are financing with a VA loan.

For instance, if a comp has a feature yours did not have there will be a $$ amount adjustment.

The 5 years comes in if you, for instance, lived in it 2 full years, then rented it out for 3, then sold before the 5 year period, you would still qualify for the full amount. 

They like to see 6 months of reserves for instance if you are trying to buy a rental.