You could do 2019 taxes per their standards and if you and your accountant see's fit possibly amend 2018.  

It pays to take the extra 5-10 minutes to provide feedback to brokers on why a property does not fit for you.

Pool, hot tub, dog walk, fitness center, etc... 

You could also try to change the structure of the lease with a base rent plus bonus rent to landlord with annual sales over a certain gross number.Remember there is the location quality itself, the building design and quality of construction fit and finish, the parcel layout and parking ratios, any junior or large back anchors close by, the sightlines, the access, the traffic counts, and on , and on for valuation.

If those other agents get a property that fit your criteria they are either going to forget they even had a conversation with you or bring it to you after their clients pass it up.

We have clients using the ROBS for active property development or high volume property flipping, which are the only ways such a structure really fits into real estate.

These portfolio loans made to your LLC will most likely require you to sign personally on the loan so be prepared for that and to share a lot of personal documents in order to qualify.If you are looking to flip the property, then a longer term conventional loan is probably not the right fit for you. 

, DIY home renovations, attempting to stay fit, most anything outdoors, and now, real estate investing!

For you, since you enjoy your job and aren't in a rush to retire, I would say syndication is a good fit.

You might be able to find out if there are any development projects on base such as additional housing (which could be a potential risk as well), fitness centers, etc., which could be an indication the base will be around for a while.On-base housing is limited in many places and even then, a lot of people prefer living off base.