Similar to a Military Member/Veteran when they get deployed they can rent out their home and come back can buy another primary home 100% which does depend on their remaining entitlement but in most cases its good to go and can have multiple VA loans.Every state offers its own special programs but you also have bank/lender programs built for your career! 

They do a decent job, but they don't specialize in real estate and they don't know much about things like the STR strategy or how to apply a cost seg study. 

Here's a quick checklist:✅ Determine fair market rent✅ Screen potential tenants✅ Prepare a strong lease agreement✅ Decide whether to self-manage or hire a property manager✅ Make sure your insurance and permits are in placeIf you’re new to this, consider working with a real estate agent or property manager who specializes in rental properties.

Talk with a few lenders who specialize in NNN or 1031-backed commercial loans before you close; they’ll tell you exactly how much leverage that income stream supports; David, I really hope this helsp you a bit, I sent you a DM on BP, it's one of the reasons why i do this, I hope you can assist. 

I am also co-founder of a marketing company that specialize in the real estate area especially off market.

We specialize in mixed use properties because we love the challenge.

Nothing special.

Keep detailed records of all materials, labor, and contractor invoices.Trusted Team: Even before making an offer, having a CPA who specializes in real estate investors review your numbers can help structure deals efficiently and anticipate tax implications.

And yes this is probably specialized knowledge that few people know here and are willing to share but I figured I would give it a shot. 

You can find one that specializes in STRs.