Second, learning how to read a credit report and setting consistent standards for renters will reduce the risk with each rental and to ensure Fair Housing Compliance.

Take time to learn through military-focused resources like Military House Hacking or Active Duty Passive Income, and connect with other military investors online or on base.

You don’t have to pay $20k+ to learn to broker loans. 

I would learn a little bit more about contract law in your state.

Partner with a real estate marketing company out of Las Vegas or Provo, Utah to market, promote and advertise the “mentorship” system consisting of the free seminar, followed by the modest fee weekend workshop, followed by the $15,000 - $40 000 full mentorship program.Here are the usual results1- 99% of “students” never earn back the cost, despite 1000s of wasted hours2- students learn nothing of real estate principles, real estate finance and real estate law which are the necessary foundation blocks of knowledge necessary for a SUSTAINABLE career in real estate investment 3- with hundreds or thousands of “students” unleashed on the real estate selling public they’re AT BEST an annoyance of trying to do “unrealistic” deals, AT WORST lead to a disastrous result for vulnerable homeowners.4 - The career real estate investors, service providers, brokers, lenders, etc are so disgusted with all of it and the outcomes they see that that can’t even comprehend that the subject technique or strategy does have a legitimate use when utilized (1) by and experienced and well capitalized buyer and (2) full disclosure is provided all parties with legal representation.  

I've got little personal resources backing me up but am ready to dive into REI full go.

Hi Ven, I personally consider properties that at least cash flow with full occupancy. 

Use these two years as a way to learn the lay of the land.

As I purchase this in 2025 and have 0 personal use throughout the year I then plan to cost seg and use that for bonus depreciation (or what is left of it before phase out)... and wondering what % of furnishings I can deduct?

One option is to find a co-signer with W-2 income to help qualify, or you could explore DSCR loans, which focus on the property’s income rather than your personal income.