If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!

@Mark K.I know it is all market specific and there is also an Internal Rate of Return to consider as well, but you could easily get the same or better case on cash return by being a lender to someone else and not have the stress and management of the property.

Bay Area market is at an all-time high and I am looking into investing in Modesto Area, specifically 95355 area code. 

I would like to suggest to the seller to acquire a new tenant with my specific lease agreement  that I have put together from a compilation of suggestions I’ve got from BP forums and podcasts.  

@Zackary C Dunn If you aren't finding any military specific folks in the area, try reaching out to the local REI group.

If you have any specific questions feel free to message me.

You could sue for specific performance if the seller violates the contract, but as @Jay Hinrichs stated, it could be costly to get courts and lawyers involved.

I've heard about the 750 hour rule but I've never seen anyone link to the IRS publication specifically requiring that for an investor.

If its an auction dot com on line auction and not a trustee sale then no you have to close then sell. cant assign contracts with those folks. this specifically keeps the wholesalers at bey and allows investors a chance to go direct with out those pesky daisy chain deals.Most cant do a 15 day close either.. unless they are pro's IE have the cash in the bank and know how to do their own title searchs or have a premier account with thier title company that will fast track and do a clsoing in 3 days or so..

I specifically prohibit any business type usage of any of our rentals.