There is no onsite laundry, laundromat nearby (depending on layout might be a huge value-add bonus--I expect this is the case for a couple units, 3 will never have laundry, maybe a common laundry solution, but I don't know).As far as I can tell the owners are nice/easy to work with, the realtor is the current PM and is ... not very transparent.

This is J.Scott's website, get on the e-mail list....he has some bonuses on there, one of which is an Analysis tool to help you evaluate a deal....you simply put in the purchase price, down%, monthly rent and expenses and it will calculate everything for you.  

I should have no trouble getting pre-approved after I join the guard since I will have money saved up from Basic and AIT as well as my $20K enlistment bonus that I have been offered by the Guard, I will be in a very good position financially.

This feels like the perfect opportunity to get some serious travel bonuses.  

I like to put my money in Real estate investments with 20% cash on cash returns.If you like CD or savings account I recommend opening accounts and collecting opening bonus 100 - 400$ all around town.

It is a 2 bedroom/1bath with a bonus den room.

So, you do not get to own bonus properties because the deed is wrong. 

But was happy to help him out with that bonus money for his next place, if he makes both our lives easier by staying out of eviction court. 

I suppose it's possible that they're getting a referral bonus too by moving you over but that seems suspicious.

A portion of the rent you pay will be going towards your down payment, which is an added bonus.