Depending on how hands on I am.

Depends.

Depending on the costs and a build to rent approach could work if you'd be willing to hold the properties as rentals. 

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).

(The difference in rate depends on the deal structure, e.g., the ratio of rehab dollars to purchase price.)Like a HELOC, you only pay interest each month on the loan.

Currently the building runs well, good tenants who are below market rent but there is harmony and dependable cash flow.

I might have to anti-SLAPP and even sue them back for malicious prosecution or malicious use of process depending on what happens in the future.

.- Depending on your budget, do you want a small condo or larger residence?  

It depends on where you want to live, income, personality, and other factors.You could buy a large home and rent out the individual rooms to cover expenses, but this comes with problems.

I think it would give it a little bump in value but it all depends on the buyer.