I know there are things I need to do to analyze if the deal is a good one, like rental rates, Status of the house/infrastructure, amenities in the area but what else should I be thinking of? 

If not I’d consider staying with the rental and raising the rent to market rate at lease renewal in May.

We just found one that’s moonlighting on the weekends at about half the going rate.

The loans has 35 years left with a really good rate.

They are not cheap by any means (expect double digit interest rates) but they are available. 

Let me know if you'd like an intro.On the investment property piece, watch out for the investment property tax rates in SC if youre not already aware of them. 

You also have the options of the 2 + 1 which is a 2F with a boarder unit that an owner can live in, but likely can't rent after you leave so it's only a temporary solution depending on how stringent the municipality is.Your VA gives you lots of options, but you won't cash flow if you use at 0 percent down because rates are too high.

Take clear photos while it's vacant for marketing now and future.Provide a win/win renewal rate and lease length to keep the good tenants in their homes to a more advantageous end date. 

In the spring you can list it for market rate and have better marketing/screening strategies in place.HOW TO SCREEN APPLICANTSI recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

A lot (not all) of new people are so eager, but this is a bad time to be eager with high rates and low inventory across the country.