Finding Value in Military Markets

[Solomon Floyd]

What if I told you there was a population within the United States that has more than $100,000,000,000 to spend every year? Our nation's military is deemed "The other 1%" partly due to the size of their allocated budgets for disposable income.

Lack of knowledge plays a big role in why investors pass on military communities and their surrounding markets. Why? Because people think like people like themselves. Many of you have heard me say this on podcasts and investor calls, and it remains true.

Allow me to shed light on just a few benefits of military markets.

1. Funded By You, The Tax Payer: Only two things are for certain in this world, death, and taxes.

2. No Major Layoffs: While downsizing may happen, NO ONE gets better housing, education, and health benefits like veterans and active duty members.

3. Consistent Cash Flow: No matter the rental model you can still make great CoC returns with consistency (STSFR, MF, BTR). This applies to commercial property (hotels, storage, retail)

4. Cheap Land: Depending on your market (primary, secondary, tertiary) most land surrounding military bases is often discounted. We purchased 3.5 acres for $150K, right across the street from the base (will become 420 units of MF).

Understanding the benefits of military markets and the flow of funds from the military into the civilian world opens up a plethora of opportunities to build resilient portfolios that produce income and provide a better standard of living for military members.