@Caleb Heimsoth I am not sure if I can refinance a government loan and the private loan I have.

You can do a search on any number of government survey website for population growth, median SFH purchase price, unemployment rate etc.. to determine if it's a market that fits your desires.I did just purchase a mix use property in upstate, NY and wanted to chime in with some concepts you may or may not be aware of.   

Is it gold or the state or the federal government?

Have a good full time government job, decent savings in 401k, am also locked in for my National Guard pension in two years ( but cant collect until I'm 60) and have my home paid down to 80% of value.

You will probably not be allowed to live off-base at government expense.

I have been in the military and worked for the government since I was 18.

The Conventional Rules For a Cash Out LoanFannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the Government Agencies that sponsor conventional lending.

I'm also sure the city or local government would love to know of this potential hazard.... and just maybe the landlord doesn't want to make repairs to this now vacant property.

Another con is that government loans tend to take much longer to acquire the property.

I currently work full-time with the government, but the idea of financial freedom is so exhilarating!!!