We project we would still be cash flow positive even with the extra costs of the HELOC, but we would ideally rather have more cash flow then less at this timeWhat are things we need to be considering or thinking about?

It depends on your “ideal tenant” and strategy once you PCS.Would you be looking to rent to single officers going through training, military families with children, medical corps personnel TDY to Ft Sam Houston for several months, maybe even an AirBnB near Lackland, etc.?

It was the ideal time for short term rentals to open back up coming out of 2020.

If you're working with an agent, be super clear about the difference between your maximum and your ideal property cost and what those levels mean for you and it'll get you started on the right foot.It sounds like you have a decent idea of what kind of property you want to buy (a 4-plex).

Looking ahead, have a knowledgeable mentor, investor or inspector look at some of these properties, ideally with you in person.  

It would be ideal - throw in an Orlando property, so you can take the kids to Disney once a year :) Belize, Mexico, Costa Rica.

Would need to provide year end statements and ideally a way to import prior history in (avoiding re-inputting of the historical data).

With a 64x30 pole building that would be ideal for a our dog grooming/boarding business.

Its also an ideal forum to talk in depth with other seasoned pro's to avoid lost time and money.  

Unlike traditional loans, DSCR loans focus on the property’s income rather than your personal DTI, making them ideal for investors with multiple properties.