Unless vets are considered to be so special that credit scores do not matter a 500 score will be no where good enough for any conventional bank loans.I would rent, with luck you may find a mom and pop landlord that does not care, then work to repair your score over the next couple of years.  

most likely laziness or misplaced trust. the only person who you can reasonably expect to care for your property is you, and a strongly written lease is your first line fo defense against damages.

You have to be careful with towers.

I will be careful, didn't know there are a lot of scams from the Phils.

Last but not least, be careful promising a rate of return in exchange for an investment.  

The market does not care how much you paid for the property or how much you overspent on the renovation.

There’s no reason you can’t handl the management - and find yourself a reasonable handyman to take care of the leaky sinks, broken doorknobs, etc.

I don't know exactly why they left, but they weren't with the company long enough to experience any kind of slow down.Personally, because of the technology they offer, my business has exploded this year.I've never had clients comment on my brokerage and if it were me buying or selling, I don't care about the brokerage.

It's already been stated, but work hard, save money, and be careful with student loans.

We do our own lawn care (no different than feeding and mowing your lawn at home!)