Eventually I'd like to get new tenents, one that don't have a large dog (safty issues) and the other is a hoarder(currently no active lease if I do have them sign a lease it will be month to month). 

I bet your instincts are telling you no while the numbers are telling you yes.

In your example, it's a complete change in the buyer, so I'd be willing to bet that the bank is going to take issue with it. 

Also x2 to what @Antoine Martel  said in terms of FHA most likely being your best bet if you want to house hack.

I'm active duty military and I'm getting ready to retire from the military within the next two years.

Rigo, we are active in the Lehigh valley.

I look at Bitcoin as betting at the black jack table & real estate is a real investment that i feel i can make calculated risks with. 

I would argue that it in Newport News, in particular, areas where there are places for rent is a good indication of where investor activity is taking place. 

Craigslist will be your best bet likely. 

So if this is a 'remote' activity, you should really think twice about this IMO unless you have experience rehabbing from afar.