Think you main issue these days will be competition for dwindling number of renters due to the drawdown, but on hte plus side since deplyments are going down you should, emphasize should, be able to keep renter there 2-3 years for their length of tour at Drum. 

It is not SUPER competitive here yet but, it is getting there and the low hanging fruit type deals are fewer and farther between but, We are still able to get 70%.

Due to the lack of inventory, high demand and potential for significant ROI, the competition is tough.

If done right, it can be both profitable and a competitive edge in the market place keeping cost down.

I use more than one sub for each trade therefore they know there is some competition and it keeps both their prices and schedules in check.

In something like this I think you need to look at the competition - good and bad. 

But this now is also being direct in competition with Russia.

Its housing but very different than real estate.The myths and misconceptions have kept competition out of this market.

The prices are generally competitive.  

Are you saying you'd like to buy a turnkey property from a flipper before it hits the open market in hopes that you will get a discount or first crack to minimize open market competition (that will likely work in the flipper's favor today)?