(5)ENGAGE TRUSTED, RELAIBLE AND EXPERIENCED REALTORS - I cannot over emphasize this point, he who has no guide will likely fall into a pit.

Think you main issue these days will be competition for dwindling number of renters due to the drawdown, but on hte plus side since deplyments are going down you should, emphasize should, be able to keep renter there 2-3 years for their length of tour at Drum. 

Then you can:1) Try to get as big a deposit as possible - emphasize that you want to give them back the whole thing if/when they move - but they need to take care of the place2) They will lose their assistance if they damage the residence.

And make sure they have their card, maybe a clause that emphasizes they must comply with all laws, including up to date recommendation..

I really want to emphasize this point.

The takeaways I have so far is get multiple bids, use subs if you can handle the management, and emphasize the long term potential of the relationship. 

That is - re your point about DTI - how you document rental income.I should emphasize that you should definitely involve an REI savy CPA (before the year you start the business is over!)

They emphasize the water activity for the most part.

I can't emphasize local investor meetings over seminars enough.

Unfortunately, you are not their first victim, I doubt that you will be the last.It really emphasizes a couple points.