Well, we stayed in the dorms a week or two (it was ok, but the kids were quite a bit younger, so immature), then, when we were finally able to get the dorm manager's signature for something, he saw our ranks and kicked us off base (no more free food at the dining halls or free latte's at the hospital coffee shop!).  

I work on the Auxiliary ships that the navy has running around with them to resupply them with fuel/food/ammo and also some special mission ships.

If since i deposited that money back on about April 28th and i now know that it will not be allowed to purchase a house,.. i would like to use it for other expenses such as electric bill, car payment, food, etc. and would like to just keep depositing my paycheck and let my account balance rise... make sense? 

Heck, we buy half of our food online now.

Like someone said above, the apartments are leasing their units for crazy amounts, however, you can take advantage of the price points that they are catering to, like I do. 

That way when you call an agent and ask to see a home you have it ready and it virtually eliminates the agents resistance.Some food for thought: Never try to sell yourself on the call, let the agent control the conversation and answer with honesty.

Hey BP,So I started reading the VA Home Lenders handbook since it's kind of required that I know that as being a loan officer and all as well as catering to military families,I found some interesting stuff.

Just a newbie weighing in and giving you food for thought.

Food for thought: I have never heard a real estate investor call themselves "aggressive".

My goal is to make it 100% free but just ask if it's at a cafe/restaurant that you buy a drink or food.