Ideally IF we were to move in the future, we'd be able to rent our home out and at the very least breakeven.

If no, then figure out what you're doing to have to do to get it (raise money, find financing, network, learn more, etc...).If you lay out an ideal path, maybe we can help fill in the gaps to get you there.Hope that helps!

Ideally, move out within 4 years and rent the full home for $1,800-$2,000/mo Raising the home is obviously a worry. 

Granite counters in 1st floor unit (ideal for owner/occupant).

Granite counters in 1st floor unit (ideal for owner/occupant).

Especially if you have a little money to make up for overages or rehab/a less than ideal appraisal, that would be a good way to start.

My last combat tour was back in 2006 and internet was available.

Also, to find a single family with an ideal layout that allows for room sharing in a comfortable manner will be even more challenging in my experience.

The person whose name this four plex is in is supposedly 81, according to the internet, and I don’t want to hassle her, but I also think this could be a win-win deal.2.

This would be the ideal situation.