However, since we have no way of knowing where we will be stationed next, it seems to make more sense to hold it as long as we can until we need the extra money for a future investment that we can better plan for.

No previous rental history required as long as there are market rent comps in the area.

@Malcolm Cason I believe as long as they are owned under the same name you can do that as long as the new property is also bought under the same name.

As long as I am meeting my profits, I don’t mind them making as much as they want.

You can word it that he's allowed to live there as long as she does (and wants him to).

As long as they don't buy the cheap stuff it isn't going to get damaged.

If you are only planning to stay for a year, then as long as you are paying significantly lower than you would in a rental, then no need to worry too much about how much you are contributing monthly. 

I would not worry too much about “due on sale jail” as long as your making your payments on time.

They will also know what houses to avoid when you are looking at houses.Getting a permit from the city and doing a renovation can seem overwhelming but as long as you team up with the right people it's a fairly easy process. 

As long as you don't try to time the market or care about when the market "crashes" you will just set it and forget it.