Command the road go BIG or go home .Or find a cheap beater that does the job 

However, the tenant quality in these areas are usually a step above Detroit and you can command higher rents. 

The commander can do as they want when it comes to applying punishment.  

I would recommend that you ask for the name of his supervisor and commander.

I know it will need a new roof in the next 5-10 years - big oops.Still, I'm ok with this because: (a) This property has seen very good appreciation and even with the falling prices, could command well over $300k today; (b) I have excellent financial reserves which honestly are required if you enter a deal like I did.

I’ve had accounts at my bank through three different buyouts for 27 years but a lot of the officers have remained the same and as I’ve built multiple mortgage accounts with them I’ve commanded better and better interest rates based on the amount of money I have with them and the loans I have with them.

Since this is your first deal, he has the upper hand in terms leverage and can command a bit more in equity split. 

Just make sure there aren't a lot of repairs needed to command the $1250 market rent. 

This is because Fort Bragg is the headquarters for a number of units and orgs including the Joint Special Operations Command.

(basically) Plus if you have their commanders/first sergeants information non payment is not an issue.