Aside from an FHA primary you're going to have a tough time I think, and your market might not support that. 

This is my first time purchasing from court house steps and I'm looking for as much support/knowledge as possible.  

It was very informative and supportive.

It was very informative and supportive.

So I would turn them down unless he is getting financial support from family due to being a FT student, which he probably is.

I'm pulling together a small network of BP members in the Sacramento area to support each other through the process and so wanted to extend an intro and invitation.

Do the comps support that risk/investment ? 

For "buy and hold" investors, the markets support rental properties, with high demand, and very low vacancy rates.Texas and Oklahoma also have many other smaller markets in both states where you can do very well investing based on oil & gas prices and pick up properties very cheap that will rent for more than 2%.

Having the right broker support that aligns with what you are trying to achieve is essential.

Supporting the military is not the same as supporting businesses- whether military-affiliated owner or not.