It is like cash is worthless....Thank you Federal reserve!

A number of the online banks are offering interest at around 1.65% to 1.7% which is pretty good, and federally insured.If you are willing to hold onto something for a few years, I would consider Treasury bonds. 

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.

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.

Also, (in my state not sure if it is the same everywhere) but after the redemption period expires and you go through the legal process to become the owner, all other liens (except federal) are removed as long as everyone was properly notified.

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

I just got an updated good faith estimate from navy Federal.

There are people sitting in prison for committing fraud with federally regulated financial institutions on real estate.That you are even asking the question could be evidence enough of your intent NOT to occupy the property.

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.