She didn't mention at the time that it is for the military service, I just put the two together after I made the first post, so maybe her "attorney Grandmother" meant it in that regard, that she ca give notice due to active service duty, which does make sense as pointed out by @Aaron Hunt Thanks again for all the feedback.

This implies the $200/month cash flow in unlikely to ever be worth more than the $200.I recommend all investors start local but you seem to be adverse to that so I will go with another one of my common assertions: The only Midwest investing that makes sense for most Coastal So Cal/San Fran RE investors is true MF (5+ units).  

Does someone mind walking me through the numbers in Larry’s response on how the BRRRR strategy might make more sense in DFW?

The other thing you should look for, is does their story make sense? 

@Jenny Jones, There's nothing that is cookie cutter make sense for all. 

It'd make more sense to just take the straight line depreciation in this case.With the value increase selling is probably the best way to go if they need the money.

Is it make sense to buy the old house, but in good area?

Seems to make sense.

It is very easy for those who sell convenience to develop a deep sense of contempt for those who buy convenience.

@Lindel Turner, this makes perfect sense.