If your navy base is likely to be around awhile, and renting is a popular option there, I would buy a house with renting in mind.

Saves you an incredible amount of time. 

@Jeremy Koffi I started with househacking and also run a popular meetup!

The deep dive on comps is incredibly helpful.

If your only option is a VA loan, then patience is key and you will definitely be better off in the winter (off-season) for north jersey HOWEVER you have to weight those savings against rates rising (which are incredibly low at the moment). 

The problems I have run into with seasoned pros is that they are, of course, incredibly busy and I'm just not a priority.I'm mainly talking about buying not selling.

So called B class properties are popular amongst investors that can afford them and they attract quality tenants but the cash flow (ie rent income to investment ratio) isn't fantastic.

No charge.Rentals to students are popular but usually a lower cap rate, higher turnover, and higher upkeep costs/repairs.

We did recognize some of the home’s potential based on its incredible location, its size and the price.  

It's a large house and a great lot.4750 square ft 3 bed 3 bath2 acre lot about 30 minutes from Denver with an incredible view.I would like to frame in a 4th bedroom.The house needs about 80k worth of work.