I think HUD still has a “first look” or right-of-first-refusal program for some local governments, and nonprofit organizations to purchase foreclosed homes. 

Thanks for the encouragement, let me know if there’s anything I can do to help out as we both jump into the RE sector 

State and local governments have been significantly increasing taxes on rental income over the last decade by adding or increasing sales tax on rental income, Forcing all real estate owners to get liscenses to be able to rent properties, increased government inspections of properties prior to new tenants moving in, increased property taxes, etc.

My girlfriend and I have stable jobs with the government and we max out our retirement accounts (TSP, Roth IRA, HSA), and we’re now looking for ways to deploy our extra, after-tax savings.

That's the risk you must be willing to take, unless your tenants work for the local schools, hospitals and other service sectors.

On another note, hard to get excited about government subsidy programs....which is what this is. 

If currently active duty, I would not; you do not want to represent yourself as an agent of the government in anyway shape or form.If retired, would not be an issue.

Unfortunately, 85% of the surrounding land is owned by the government.

With my prior experience in both traditional commercial lending, government programs, and tax incentive programs (TIF financing, LIHTC financing, and NMTC financing) I hope to be able to add value to other members while also structuring several deals and manage assets.  

Tactix is a good firm, however, they are office brokers focusing mostly on legal and healthcare sector.