Obviously deployments and PCS moves happen, so its just not feasible to GUARANTEE that you will be there for a year.  

We also have used the 10% savings rate while we were deployed, and re-enlistment bonus payments, as well as tax-free, hazard pay, family separation pay, hostile fire, flight pay...whatever we could scrounge up...we used as down payment funds. 

I've lived in one of the first generation Shipping Container places while deployed to Afghanistan.

Save up capital until you can deploy it in a manner that suites your goals. 

. - I have the capital, however i'm seeking advice on the best way to deploy it.

Funny thing, I think I signed up for RealtyShares first but I had shiny object syndrome and was really looking to deploy my investment funds in quick fashion.

I continually have a HELOC out on my personal residence that gets deployed, returned, etc.  

Great story - our daughter is in the Army and has a similar story of deploying to numerous places: Hawaii, NC, MO, and Italy.

If a cash offer helps you to be a lot more competitive in a given market, I think it's a good strategy to deploy.

Buffet states 'Firms will include money that's waiting to be deployed, such as funds sitting in Treasury Bills, when charging management fees.