prop tax's some of the lowest int the country.. my one prop is valued at 650k  and my tax's are 2k. 

First, you have to know there are a lot of different steps and often they are down a wrong path, this is learning.

I’m always down to connect with fellow investors, especially those on a similar path, so hit me up anytime.

Every property of interest must be evaluated based on current and future performance.Current ConsiderationsTime to rentRenovation Cost & RiskInitial ROI and cash flowPurchase PriceMaintenance costAcceptable area rental restrictionsIn an area that is doing well and likely to do better in the future.In the migration path of urban sprawl.Future ConsiderationsThe location has a track record of appreciation and rent increases.It physically matches the expected demographic changes for the foreseeable future.Buy what your “customer” wants to rent, not what you think is a good property.

Some common paths are single-family rentals, multifamily units, house flipping, or short-term rentals.

No question is too basic; we’ve all started somewhere, and the more you can absorb now, the better.Wishing you the best of luck on this path!

That is why large private equity firms and buying up parks all over the country... they have great cash flow and don't require a lot of 'management'. 

Brendan, the VA loan can be a powerful tool in your investing career especially as you continue to PCS around the country.

I understand that forming an LLC and having a business account could be beneficial for this purpose.Thank you for your assistance as I navigate these questions and seek a clearer path forward.

What I'm thinking about is to combine bedrooms 1 and 2 into a large primary and add a full path adjacent to the current full path.