One bit of advice, though you didn't ask for it, is take a little time to decompress and get used to the civilian world.  

I saw a VERY small cottage style house/ untouched for years, barely inhabitable go for over a MILLION dollars!!

.- The tenant formally complained that a faucet was now dripping as if to imply that the home was un-inhabitable due to this.- The tenant demanded the ability to pay rent via direct deposit.- The most recent event displaying the tenants state of mind is they texted the property manger that rent would be available for pick up at the home in 48 hours.When the property manger went to home the male tenant repeatedly loudly screamed to attract witnesses why the property manger was coming to their home and harassing them.

The strict requirements consist of a credit score minimum of 620, 1yr reserve of mortgage payments, and property must be in habitable condition.

My preference is that I am less inclined to sell to a civilian because of the increased scrutiny & higher risk of litigation (not worth it to me for a few grand) .

Good Afternoon BP,I'm playing with the idea of doing a 203K Streamline Mortgage on a distressed property, inhabiting it for a little while, and then putting it on the market.

Wondering if there are any fellow veterans out there with experience in real estate that wouldn't mind sharing some insight and advice on how they went from the soldier to successful (or unsuccessful) civilian real estate investor, leveraged their VA loan, house hacked, etc.

I did team up with a realtor last week, who has already steered me away from a few more properties, and dug up a few civilians who have offered to weigh in as things come along.  

You bet, assuming it was in habitable condition.

Also, I believe he may be liable to pay for alternate housing if yours is deemed un-inhabitable (as it seems to be from your post).