Failure to disclose a latent defect (something that you might not ordinarily notice, but the seller likely knows exists) could put you in a position to go back and tap the seller on the shoulder. 

There are guideline exceptions carved out for troops on active duty that might get stationed elsewhere, but alas none for FSOs. 

Ordinarily, this shields your RE income with which the losses are associated.

Now they have no problem since the economy is in the crapper and the troop pulling out has started.

God bless our troops !!

I suspect that many of the multi-family buyers in these hot areas are people who would ordinarily be looking for a single family home. 

Just a follow up with Ryland on renting Tacoma, Lakewood areas, keep in mind these locations are close to a major military base with thousands of troops who rent rather than buy.

Hey all, I'm starting a new Facebook Page to gather the troops in Sioux Falls, SD.

FYI Tuesday nights are out for me because my son's scout troop meets on Tuesday nights almost every week.I'll just gather as much feedback as possible over this week and make a decision on when/where to meet this weekend. 

Ordinarily if I had a mortgage, I would be required by my bank to get some sort of walls-in insurance policy but in this case the condo is fully paid for.