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New Investor near Fort Lewis, Washington
What's up y'all, my name is Brock Salgado and I'm new to BiggerPockets and real estate investing. I'm currently in the Army and I'm looking to get started investing in the Olympia to Tacoma, WA areas while stationed at Fort Lewis. I have no real niche selected although I've been researching for a little while now and am leaning towards purchasing a duplex near the base or value-add while living in a single family, perhaps to rent to other servicemembers after my tenure there. I'm certainly still figuring out my plan but I'm looking forward to connecting with y'all and learning more as I go.
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Hey Brock, welcome to BP! & thank you for your service! House hacking a small multi family or a SFH with an ADU is a great option in the locations you mentioned. Are you planning to use your VA loan? Buying a property for 0% down and not paying PMI is huge! I'm active duty also & currently house hacking my first property in king county. Happy to chat some more!