As one who was personally defrauded by Clayton (despite his claims it was all his partner's fault), it really is disingenuous for him not to take responsibility when his Ponzi scheme fell apart.

Thanks for the response, I understand they won't probably be up front in their responses to your questions 2 and 3, but there is a reason you are asking.

There are great responses in here.

This is a crucial vehicle to your early success as a veteran.If you don't know where you will settle when you first get back, getting started learning markets that are interesting to you (and you may also like to be close to) is very wise.

I like @Tim Ryan's response best.

Going through the insurance process is more crucial to your strategy right now versus the tax implications.    

I’ll definitely raise the question with them.Thanks for the response.

Thank you for the response and the knowledge! 

I wait well over a month before I hear any responses and then every single time they ask me to drop the rent.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.