I was googling programs and came across baselane and it sounds like exactly what i need.

In 1.5 years, I will be moving to a large university town to start a dental residency program, and I am viewing this as an opportunity to invest in my first property.

Are there specific military programs or contacts I should look into for housing opportunities?

I have been using Stessa for years and don't want to lose all that I have stored in the program. 

It’s a great way to start building equity while offsetting living costs, and programs like FHA loans can make it easier to get in with a lower down payment.Since your parents are open to diversifying into real estate, that could be a big advantage, especially with the equity they have tied up in their property.

Great program.

After graduating in 2015, we moved to Oahu, where she completed a one-year AEGD program.

And perhaps they realized that they couldn't staff permitting and enforcement for the program. 

This is an option to consider and many larger banks/credit unions and nationwide mortgage lenders have released new loan programs allowing 2nds, HELOANS and HELOCS.

.- After closing, you can do some of the work yourself to save money, but the program doesn't allow you to pay yourself.You will want to buy a Class B property, maybe Class C+, in an area that seems to be improving.