With some of the ones you wanted to put in a low ball offer, what did they end up selling for and how long did they take to sell?

I couldn’t find a clear answer on how long you had to live in the “primary” residence. 

Now both sides are long term rentals for me.

You begin to acquire properties to hold for the long term, creating a steady flow of passive income.

Other finance options typically have worse terms. 

This is an exception.Theoretically you can have unlimite properties using VA loan as long as your benefit is not used up, but realistically no way you are going to keep on getting an exception.

I am a beginner investor, I started off house hacking but due to my occupation I had to move and now that is being used as a long term rental.

Make sure the contractor is tracking long lead items to keep the schedule on track.

I’ve already made some calculated evaluations in terms of the expected operating expenses, the mortgage, closing costs, and a 20% down payment. 

Two units are year round, two are mid term.