However, the very concept has been beaten, distorted and misused by many "gurus" starting with Robert Allen.

However, as a short sale, you would be misusing it and the lenders are aware of this.

Not misuse it, over use it, or abuse it!!!!

Cap Rate is often a misused term in SFR deals.

Check you lease clauses.If you make a deal with tenant to use some of their deposit, that would be a mis use unless this is a single family home.

Thinking about who uses the door most (tenant and guests), it may be their misuse or carelessness.

you may be thinking the VA loan is something its not. you will have an owner occupancy requirement for starters. second, you cant buy a property to be used as an investment unless you live in it, such as a 2,3, or 4 unit property. the only thing the VA loan does is to give you no money down and not have PMI. outside of that you would be better off going a different route. i highly discourage anyone from misusing the VA loan, as it gives all of us veterans a black eye and could possibly lose this benefit. 

If you misuse zoning, city can fine you.

However, they usually can't do much unless it's pretty clear-cut legal (not moral) contravention or misuse of funds.I would recommend on something specific like that, that you ask if you can get an eMail and save it) or something written to the effect they understand what you want and are trying to avoid.  

What happens typically is in tough times like the Covid 19 situation we are in, bad luck tends to find its victims.2) The internet is a place where you leave your digital footprint and that can be misconstrued or misused against your by foe and friend alike.