Since we did $0 we are assuming risk of the loan amount, but can afford to take a small cash flow margin while someone else pays our principle down.We are working toward A similar plan as you as I plan to retire from the Navy at 42-45 years old in 7-10 years.

4) Would It be easier to borrow that money knowing that I am trying to provide affordable housing in the governments eyes?

You'll need to know the loan amount and purchase price you can afford.

The market there is pretty good and affordable compared to King/Pierce/Snohomish counties.Let me know if you need help!

Very affordable and great development team behind the product. 

Keep in mind that condos are typically a more affordable housing option, resulting in more long-term residents.

Maybe they benefit and that's great, but a large part of valuing wealth and what it afford comes in the struggle to obtain it.

I don't have Netflix so that's my entertainment lol...they're very charismatic and put out flashy content. 

Keeping this as a rental would not cover the mortgage (we'd have to pay ~1500 a month including utilities) and we can afford the extra payment, but is it worth it when looking at appreciation?

Since then Arizona State University has grown tremendously, new high rise apartments showed up, multi units started specializing in marketing "room rent", and of course home owners that bought decades ago are able to undersell like the mom and pops in your area.Kudos for identifying that your customers value proximity to entertainment more so than to educational facilities.