I lived in Southview area of Hope Mills for four years while stationed at Pope. Once I retired I moved across I-95 to Grays Creek. I like the Hope Mills side of town there are plenty of rentals to choose from. Brookshire or Acorn Ridge are two neighborhoods that comes to mind. We has sold several homes in both and we had a few buyer who had rented their homes after they PCSed.
I don't manage rentals so I am neutral on this one.