VA loan is an amazing program for all the reasons you pointed out earlier. 

Raising the rentSince the lease goes until May 2026, you can’t raise the rent until renewal — that’s just how the program works.

It’s totally fair to be cautious with a Section 8 applicant, especially when you’re new to that program.

Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.

I'm in the program and it's been extremely helpful.

Do you have access to down payment assistance programs that I can apply for?

Hey guys Jesse here! As an investor myself I completely understand the needs and worries of a new investor. I went through the same process myself. If any new investors are looking to connect with questions I would be...

After the introductory BS, she literally RAN to the back of the room to be the first to sign up for the Guru’s “mentorship” program.

If it wasn't for how the program made the cost of borrowing much cheaper I'd avoid it, but your bottom line cash flow will be higher if you have patience with the program

If anything the shared appreciation program seems more of a benefit for a lower payment and lower barrier to entry.