They are also located in the most desirable areas with a high potential for appreciation with high-quality tenant profiles and with little to no deferred maintenance issues.The prime locations and condition of these properties command high rents and experience low vacancies.

I was recently looking to add a cold-calling assistance and another investor refered me to onlinejobs.ph.I conducted my interviews this week and was blown away with several candidates' abilities to think on their feet, push through no's, and their overall command of the English language.  

Though you may be able to command $50-$150/month more in rent, your costs in a pool service company and repairs (filters, tiles, etc) will nullify any additional rent you capture.

@Kyle Falkenstein - your wish is my command.

VERY rough math would tell me that (personally speaking here), I would want the property to command a rent of $10 per square foot per year. 

At my brokerage we have Command as part of the Keller Williams service. 

You might be a Company Commander in the next few years, and want to have a short commute.

@John Lee personally I prefer to stick with 3/1s as they command a little more rent and theoretically attract larger families that may stay a bit longer.

Did some quick googling and found some interesting links. http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Oakland-hill...https://www.fs.fed.us/psw/publications/documents/p...http://web.holycross.edu/RePEc/hcx/HC1503-Kiel-Mat...http://time.com/money/4035181/recovering-financial...http://www.ocregister.com/2017/10/11/napa-and-sono...TLDR;- Exclusive properties in wooded areas with great views commanding a premium before the fire will get hit with a significant dip in the short term due to change in homebuyers priorities.- Reconstruction takes a long time.

"and even if they were lying about orders"Is it not customary to confirm with commanding officers that they are actually being transferred.