@Sam Horton Thank you for the feedback, I am planning on using my VA loan, I am blessed to receive extra benefits from the armed forces, will I need an LLC or do continue without, should I acquire a real state license or not?

Should I ask seller for "assignment of benefits" and to get those policy numbers now, call the insurers, and make sure that they will pay me for property losses if I decide to go forward with the deal?

It means that the property has entered into the first phase of a standard sale process and is "In Escrow." 

I'm looking to house hack in San Diego with my VA loan benefits and need an investor friendly lender. 

Especially during rehab phase. if you don't make money, they shouldn't be making money either. 

I look at holistically keeping in mind the location, loan paydown and tax benefits.

QOZ have less benefit now but that's a potential option. 

There is a phase 1 environmental report and a Property Condition Report provided.

Plus, if it looks like you are making an effort to keep them, they may be more inclined to stay on the property, which if they are indeed good, long-term renters is a major benefit to you.

This ideally has the benefit of keeping you happy and getting a future booking (but my units are always booked so I really do not need to encourage anyone to book the units).You need to be aware of the contract and/or purchase travel insurance.