My thoughts would be the BitCoin would be treated as any other security or investment vehicle if it’s not seen as a foreign currency.

Is it your main investment vehicle?

Like aircraft checklists and vehicle operators manuals (the -10s), one can benefit from extensive research, trial and error, and deliberate improvement principles gained by the many that have gone the path before. 

I want my GPs to buy their mountain home, fleet of luxury vehicles, and fly first class or private, of course!

Her home, valued at $1.5 million, and two vehicles account for most of her assets.

This is a crucial vehicle to your early success as a veteran.If you don't know where you will settle when you first get back, getting started learning markets that are interesting to you (and you may also like to be close to) is very wise.

Other 70% liquid vehicle like equities, etc.You got to know what you're working with though and be honest with yourself.

In 5 years what will that vehicle be worth.  

If your padsplit residents have vehicles that can cause parking issues.

With a background, $40K saved, and drive, real estate can be a great path to financial freedom.Good Luck!