Check the closest Army recruiting station and they can help you out.  

By that time, you'll either have a permanent position, which will aid in securing a mortgage, or you'll be in a position to look for a more stable job elsewhere.However, this doesn't mean you can't actively search for properties, analyze deals, and continue networking.

Is there a daughter or other family member that could aid the wife?

I've seen some where the buyer becomes a party to this reduced valuation and could be accused of participating in the fraud if trying to aid the buyer in establishing a false value. 

Account Closed if you don't get any bites from this posting, try and find the closest REIA and start networking there, you will find a number of investors I am sure willing to help mentor for 50% of your first few deals.

They provide the exposure, coaching, and aid you through the process of raising money, finding deals, due diligence etc.

The improvements aid the current tenant and stay with my building.

We'd thought about identifying specific spots, however, knowing that most people are lazy and will go to the closest spot available regardless of signage, it seems like general access makes most sense and would lessen the likelihood of conflict down the line.

I would be open to investments in the whole Triad area, but wanted to see the options closest to my location first. 

My guess is probably as good as any, with no money to invest in repairs and the length of wait on FEMA aid it was probably safer for many families.