Thanks for contributing to the BP community. 

Yes, you bought what seems like a good deal on paper, but in reality, you own an old apartment building in a neighborhood with poor security, possibly surrounded by long-vacant shops, streets piled with garbage, and a poorly managed community.

House-hacking in a multi-family unit is one strategy I wish I had been aware of when I chose to purchase my first property.

I'm not aware of anything that would be helpful. 

I'm not sure if you're aware but STRs are not legal in JC unless you the owner live in the building 

I wasn't aware of that.

I came across this forum as I have recently been made aware of an identity fraud committed under my name and my company’s name.Further to the above discussion, I would like to provide you with the following facts and comments:1. 

They found a community they believed in and a lovely house that could pay for itself with the rent income.

Most military are in somewhat decent communities so I cannot see to many reasons not to.

Are you aware of finance options like NACA?