Farm Credit is an organization that loans out on farms, but you would need that down payment. 

Any suggestions on neighborhoods, tips, etc would be greatly appreciated!

I started meeting with a realtor in my area weekly to help her with monthly mailers and organization.

I still think I could use one to help analyze COMPS for the property in the neighborhood, but how will the real estate agent be compensated in that situation?

If it is the church or some other organization signing on that doted line, make sure you are comfortable with it.

Where specifically your job is located in the DC metro area is important relative to the length of your commute and how much you’ll hate your life and what neighborhoods to look at.  

The current situation:Own an almost 100 year old rental SFH in a very desirable neighborhood in Fort Worth, TXLease agreement is for two years ending on 11/30/18.

Mine has a large waiting list of tenants that exclusively rent out of her portfolio because they know they will find the right placement for them and they trust her abilities to care for the property in working class neighborhoods, when often times rental properties are in substandard condition.

Once you select a state you can drill down ever deeper and find more info organized like these headings:COUNTY INFORMATIONCounty / Parish / BoroughState# of properties*Population 2015*APN Format*Example APN*WebsiteSeatYear OrganizedSquare Miles*People / SQML*Hope that helps!

While you are deployed your could send out a letter once a month to multiple houses or neighborhoods you have identified.