So that area is based mainly on ease of longer term (ish) rental income, with about 2-3 years stability depending on how often people PCS and the (somewhat) quality of tenants (bc you never know, even with military).

Again, depends upon location.

Depends. 

From a commissions standpoint it depends on the agent.

@Alex Martinez it all depends on your portfolio and the Class of properties-tenants!

Depends on the actual location in Southern Illinois.

I would be a job for you, but could be lucrative depending on how you structure the agreement.

Keep in mind the more you write off the less money you will show as you net.If you have (2) full years and depending on how the accountant files your taxes you will have a schedule C more than likely or another schedule that shows profit and loss.

Is it dependent on how you get funding?

I like a navy, darker blue, charcoal or Teal but it really depends a lot on lighting, natural light and how big the kitchen is.