One that stuck out was they hired off-duty police to patrol the area.

Even if it was legal you run several risks.  1) You would permanently damage your reputation in an industry where reputation is vital to get deals.   2) You risk major tax implications related to large capital gains.  3) Comps are not solely based on on the units you want them to be based on.  4) Even if this hypothetical plan worked exactly as you laid out you would be extremely over leveraged and underwater on the other units as you pulled out falsely inflated equity. 

I'm active duty and I bought a primary residence in Dec 2017.

He is so busy with other things, that it seems that he has trouble keeping track of the apartment complex and is neglecting his duties it seems. 

It is vital that you understand the tax sale process and the laws regarding tax sale.

Hey everyone,One of my best friends is an active duty Marine Corps officer and is a live and flip investor curently stationed in Santa Barbara, CA. 

Will you be performing equal duties?

My wife is currently active duty and we are looking to take advantage of the VA loan. 

I am a married 23 year old on active duty military with my contract expiring in two years. 

But if you are a "Cash Flow" investor, the Cap Rate is vital.