The less time you have, the more relationships and partnerships will be vital to you. 

Your going to have to hang your licenses somewhere to keep it, likely have to put in desk duty, etc.

It really didn't conflict too much with my job (both duties were flexible hours).

You can definitely read books on rental properties in general, and maybe a little bit on management (out-of-state you'll likely be needing to manage the property manager as your main duty).While I can't think of books specific to it, there are still lots of resources.

Hello to the forum, I guess I’m well on my way since I’m active duty Army and I received orders to Korea.

I'm an active duty US Navy Chief Petty Officer, brand-new BPer and real estate enthusiast, I got turned on to this whole game (and BiggerPockets) at the suggestion of a coworker shortly after I moved to Tampa back in July. 

If you truly feel the situation has not been handled correctly and the agent was negligent in their duties, take it up with your state's real estate commission and let them be the final judge and jury.  

All that being said, it is vital that you work with a securities attorney to make sure you CYA (cover your a$$) from every angle; as @Brian Burke stated, jail time is at stake.

I like it for it's portability, it's heavy duty and it's accurate.

and a vital portion of my financial strategy).