I know some folks here in Bryan/College Station that rent theirs out during aggie home games, and they make a good bit of money doing it.

I also know someone who has started doing flips in Lake Station.

Should I utilize this option for a cash deal long term hold, or bite the bullet on tight margins utilizing a bank loan until I can refi lower down the road? 

Your probably in more houses then most agents if your at a busy department/station.

A hard money loan would be best if the auction is only 10 days away, if you don't have the cash on hand.Another option that is a bit more of a "nuke it from orbit" option, is for the seller to start the paperwork for bankruptcy.

I'm in active duty military currently stationed at Shaw airforce base but I bought a SF house in 2019 of May for $170k.

Or can the QI even be stationed in NC?

We are buy and hold investors looking for anything that has a good ROI in our market of Bryan / College Station TX How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Example: A veteran living in a home purchased with a VA loan is transferred to a duty station overseas.

What are some determining factors you would use as guidelines when deciding to move forward with any of the listed professionals above.I'm in the Houston market and as some of you know its a bit pricey , would you consider when starting out investing looking into tertiary markets outside of the Houston area , ( El Campo , Wharton , Edna ,  League City , Galveston , College Station , Waller , Prairie View , Lake Jackson , Galveston etc ) .