Move forward with your investment, and use the education you have received on this deal to better your prospects on future deals.

I'd appreciate advice in how to structure this specific kind of deal:- Current owner is a neighbor/friend, who is 75 and wanting to get out of two duplexes in the near future (4-12 months).  

Short-term rentals might fall under Loudoun's new laws about AirBNB-type rentals, which at this time require only registration (taxation and permits likely to come in the future).

Below I've outlined several topics I think about when analyzing future trends.

If you are satisfied with the bank's answers (realizing things will change in the future) and the numbers work for you, then it is a go.

That being said, after listening to over 60 podcasts starting from the beginning of the BP Podcast and still working my way up through the years, I've noticed a trend among most guests that made me redo my plan [Which I've posted on a prior Forum post].

We have 3 projects going currently, and more in the pipeline, so there's more work in the future as well. 

I also see this as an opportunity to learn more about real estate in preparation for future investments.About me: 40 y.o. single O-4P, with probably 4-14 more years of active duty before retirement.

I live here in Greenville, and I would say that rents have been trending up. 

If they go to sell a house in the future it will come up on a title check and cloud title.