I want to purchase, renovate and rent in Yuma, AZ

[Patrick Shaw]

My girlfriend and I are looking to relocate to the Yuma, AZ area in the next 12 to 18 months from the Chicagoland area. We are both Marine Corps veterans, she was stationed there. My goal is to be a landlord. One thing that is as guaranteed as you can get is renting out to active duty military.

If you have a problem, make the call and say "Good morning 1stSgt, Lance Corporal Gomer Pile, didn't pay me rent." "Roger that, he will pay you within the hour."

I feel as though it's a solid strategy and in NO WAY am I going to put a fellow Marine and their family in a slum.

I have the biggerpockets.com pro account, I am using the calculators and I have NO idea if I'm the right track with my analysis.

1. Is anyone investing in the Yuma, AZ area?

2. Does anyone rent to Military?

3. Are my calculations solid?

4. Give me some crazy stories on how you secured funding.

Thanks everyone and God bless.

[Joshua Isaac Pruett]

Patrick- I was just going to tag Christie if you were looking for a realtor. My lender is also great to work with while you search. Just as Christie mentioned, picking up a rental property has its challenges but depends on what you’re looking for and at what price point. Christie and and I viewed 8 potential properties that were snagged by cash buyers before finally getting our offer accepted on the 9th. Military, first responders, education, and hospital  communities are great for renters in this area. Hope to meet you soon when you arrive in Yuma.