In essence, by breaking the lease for one, due to military service, does that automatically release others on the lease as well since it is a contract as a whole?

I've looked into it and i'd be looking around 3 points + $1-2K service fee, as well as 12-13% interest only with 1 year term (no prepay penalty). 

@Andrew C.Yes, when the rental is placed in service, the basis is lower of the 1) adjusted basis 2) FMVSo it will Be more 35k plus any capital improvements. 

So during the option period and i am collecting rents from both units, I'm pretty much a landlord because utilities will have to stay in my name because the duplex has one electrical service and heating boiler.  

They sell convenience in a service-based industry.

If you can prove yourself useful, there are agents that will be happy to take your free services and let you watch them work.

That's because my cash flow goal is after ALL expenses, including a realistic vacancy, PM whether I use one or not, allowance for repairs and capex, and debt service, etc.

I am a Veteran myself, thank you for your service.

Randy I'd say it's some poor customer service on their part by not keeping you in the loop however I don't see a negligence case here.1.

Until you get established, your personal income is going to need to sustain the debt service on the rentals.