Also, being a Soldier, I will be deployed for a bit of that 1st year.

I was a Soldier when I bought my 2 sets of duplexes as rentals(already owned my own residence). 

Alternatively there are other great areas that may appeal to you just as much or more and can be affordable and their location would be central to a lot of the area (which could be useful for showing to a wide array of clients as an agent).

We can not descriminate them; however, a toddler living in an open loft with metal handrail and metal spiral stairs with wide gaps may not be safe... 

David - yes, I suspect that agrihoods will continue to fill an interesting real estate niche as there are a lot of very interesting development opportunities that cater to a wide variety of potential customer segments from tiny home enthusiasts all the way to more retirement-age types.

I bought an Olympus Pen e-pl8 about a year ago (probably a newer one now), a wide angel lens adapter, and tripod. 

This can be a little more difficult as you have to network and find a private lender/investor who will leand you the nessesary fund for the purchase of the real eastate.I know this topic is widely discussed on bigger pockets.

My business partner has a wide breadth of experience evaluating land for farming, and creating permaculture and edible landscapes.

Over the next few years, I'm going to be putting 10 more homes in the park with the goal to sell when it's "maximized" (positioning it as a nice double wide community, not a sardine can storage shelf).

There are great opportunities out there but you need to go in eyes wide open.