It's in a great commuter location and close to a Metro and military stations.  

@Justice Cannie  it was on Mike D' Arrigo's radio show called  Pinnacle its a SF bay area station KDOW you could probably google it.. it was a great frank talk ..

Hey all, I'm stationed in Germany and am sending mywife nback to Washington state due to some medical issues with my daughter.....we would like to buy a multifamily home with VA for her when she arrives and then move into (buy) a SFH when I join 9 months later.....we plan to tell va the home is too small and use the remainder of benefit to move into SFH. ....the reality is its the truth. .....four people in 750 sq ft doesn't work. ....it does for my wife and two small children. ....anyone have any insight? 

It has been 20+ years since I did any surveying, but land surveying uses a total station and a lot of math.  

I'd also stop by the police station and inform them of what you are doing and show them your written consent, they might laugh if it isn't a formal notarized consent. 

I have not found a single family house but would look to spend around $350k with a 20% down payment.The multi family house I have found and am considering purchasing is a duplex that is outlined below:Asking Price: $500,000Loan DetailsDown payment: $100,000Loan Amount: $400,000Interest Rate: 4%Loan Duration: 30 yearsRent RollUnit #1: $2,500 (owner occupied)Unit #2: $2,000Annual ExpensesTaxes: $17,500Insurance: $2,500Other: $12,000Capital Expenses: $40,000The duplex is located near NYC, one block from the train station so it is both convenient for me and should be no problem to rent.My questions are listed below: At what purchase price does this duplex make sense for a buy and hold strategy?

When I was stationed in Florida, I invested in some condos that have rented very well. 

I'm active duty military and I purchase homes to live in while stationed in various places then rent them out when I transfer.

Should I invest in Houston (hometown) or College Station?

I looked into it when I thought we were going to be stationed down there.