High credit scores and low DTI are often required…and these take much longer than I first thought…Navy might take 45 days to get through the gauntlet.  

I’d hate to see you walk away from that high an income and regret it.

If you believe your property’s assessed value is too high, you have the right to challenge it.

But 1) you're likely grandfathered in if they ever do, and 2) there are no talks or indications of changing directions on their stance. 3) long term rentals don't cashflow here, but our appreciation is super high.

cash flow is still fine with the high rates.

I highly recommend a book called Foreclosures Unlocked by Matthew Tortoriello and Kevin Shippee.  

It was high rent, low entry point area but within 6 months I dealt with an eviction and electrical issues.

Did have high quality photos/ great listing title and description?

The best defense against rats entering your property is to seal off all entry points (holes, cracks in walls), remove food sources (dirty dishes, food left in trash cans), and water sources (like leaks). 

- Do you want an ocean view, or is proximity to the water or to resort amenities like fine dining or shops most important?