We have two military bases in our area (also the air war collage) and plenty of growth.

I’m in the military and am looking for a duplex, triplex or quadplex to live in one unit and rent out the rest.

I recommend looking into the local credit unions first (Charlotte Metro, Truliant, etc.).Also, in addition to the meetings @Karen Rittenhouse mentioned, I'd invite you to come out to the next networking meetup of local BiggerPocket members:Charlotte, NC REI Networking Meetup - Tues.

Please I plan to buy a condo and I need some advice I’m new here and I’m an active duty in the military..

If you are active military or a veteran I highly recommend using you VA loan!

So I wanted to take this opportunity to potentially build a relationship with a local credit union or regional bank who also provides portfolio lending options. 

need creative new ideas to qualify for local bank or credit union.unless any PML WANT help this dumb newbie disabled military veteran with ptsd get cash out refi so i can buy a 6-8 unit and repeat.

@Jeremy Resmer  Smaller banks or credit unions in your area - you just have to keep calling. 

He joined the military and because he is a veteran his rate dropped on both mortgages to 6%.

Have been through something similar.With regard to the other two, closing is not scheduled until after FLORENCE passes so that’s an interesting problem set as well and one which I am open to advice as well.My family is safe and out of the area, and I will be manning the emergency operations center on base (I’m military) until we get the all clear to poke our heads out.Thanks in advance.