(I work with some challenging populations and the extra effort has paid off in these situations.) 

That would be great if you can post the study here.P.S what are your thoughts on PropertyRadar(I hear they do daily updates I dont know how true this is though) and Listsource by core logic(the site claims daily updates)? 

Being a Navy public affairs officer and moving often sounds like a unique challenge, but it also gives you the chance to explore and invest in different markets.

Stabilizing inflation could create more predictable home prices and rental yields, but affordability challenges—especially in urban markets—remain a concern.

These options often come with their own set of challenges, but they’re worth exploring if you’re willing to get a bit creative.In short, it’s not easy, but with the right strategy and persistence, it’s doable!

You need a diverse set of skills that only a team of highly experienced experts can provide.The odds of living in a city where you can achieve financial independence are low because you need an income that meets the following requirements (click to enlarge):If you work with an experienced investment team, it doesn't matter whether you invest in your city or across the country.Finding and Vetting an Investment TeamThe investment agent is the most important team member since they lead a vetted investment team that typically includes:Property managerRenovation companyProperty inspectorTradespeopleContacts to lenders, insurance providers, and others.The challenge is that while a metro area may have thousands of residential agents, you'll typically find only one or two investment agents.

You could also try to find a seller who wants to do seller financing and take a risk on you, which would be challenging to find.

This is a challenging time to place tenants.  6 weeks is my second longest ever with the longest being a unit that was ready mid December and took over 8 weeks. 4 months is long.  

Challenges?

I'm sorry, but that's not true.