You would do better by developing a ongoing relationship with a mortgage broker rather than a specific lender.

We had to develop a filtering mechanism, otherwise I would keep chasing my tail underwriting every single deal that came to market. 

Ideally everyone has vacated but if not you should immediately start eviction.  

That would be the ideal target. 

Septic is not ideal but the lots look plenty big to support it, you just need to make sure that the land perks.

I would wait a bit, market your rental on FB, craigslist and local places to see if you can get a long term tenant in there that will stay for the full year or even longer which would be ideal.

A recent paid study showed that Gaston county had the best opportunity for growth in the region due to its infrastructure, plus Gastonia is putting major emphasis on growth and community development.  

It would be nice to share ideas.A few more specifics: - I’m interested in single-family or small multi-family dwellings in A or B zones- The closer to the West Coast the better, but that said, I’d be willing to go all the way to Nova Scotia if that’s where the math works best...ideally I’d like to follow the one percent rule - Random detail: I’m actually a poet looking to support my writing habit through sound investing.

Are you trying to list the property for sale, buy existing property with income, or are you trying to buy the property and do a development deal on it?

While not military, I have many similar circumstances, including the constraints, as an investor.Right now I am aiming to continue educating myself, but I would like, ideally, to reach out to folks in Jacksonville, FL (and other FL areas), Alabama, and Tennessee to build teams and expand my investments.