Deferred payments  amortized over a period of time, reduced rent, have them at least pay the CAMs/NNNs, have them share a portion of gross income for a period of time in consideration of abated rents. 

I will definitely take this into consideration or just eliminate the house hack plan idea together. 

Would consider adding stone/brick pavers, concrete or doing a wood platform.The patio cover She mentioned about buying one of the costco patio cover structures.I’m not wanting to spend a tonne of money on this since its not going to improve any return on investment for the term of the lease but if a couple hundred bucks (50/50 split) to extend the patio makes her happy then Id consider itI had a similar scenario w/ one of my properties.

You guys keep it for 30 years, your Dad gets tired of you and dies, and you then sell the property for $500k which is its possible future value.Consequences for you if the property was under Dad's name until his death: $0 taxConsequences for you if the property was transferred to you today: capital gain tax on $450kAlso, the property is likely to generate tax losses, which could be more useful to your Dad than to you if his income is higher than yours.There're other considerations, so best to talk to a professional.

@Nelson Van  First, VA rehab loans exist and the amount you are eligible for depends on your DD214 (link explaining eligibility below) Also needing Consideration is your county purchase limit set forth on VA website.

We took everyone’s advice into consideration and we were able to adjust rehab scope of work and bring the cost of the main floor to $20k!

For commercial owners, it can be considerable.  

I take into consideration all expenses and determine building value based on the full numbers.

Which base will you be stationed at, what price point are you looking at, and are schools an important consideration for you?

I don't know if that comes into consideration.