So glad you've rediscovered Bigger Pockets early in your real estate investing journey...your willingness to dive in and learn will really pay off in the long run.If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to the podcast - after three years of investing it's still a huge source of inspiration and education for me.A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the BP website:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about any of the other markets you're evaluating, you'll be notified.

Just because someone dies it does not mean their property passes down to their children.

They started getting popular in the late 70s and early 80s, I believe, and there has been an incredible bull market since that time, so people who entered the workforce at that time and contributed diligently all these years (and just left it alone) are finding they have a nice nest egg, as long as their home is paid off and children are on their own by now. 

That could be a great way to find and stay engaged with local investors, realtors and opportunities. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsYou can also search for other investors or brokers in your market and follow their journey on Bigger Pockets here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersAnd of course, be sure to subscribe to the podcast - so much great info there and also full of inspiration.

@Matt GilroyI haven't been in the service in a long time, but traditionally, members who have dependents (spouses or children) usually have the option of living on-base in the military family housing for free, or off-base and receive a monthly housing allowance.So, it's not a bad gig.

That could be a great way to find and stay engaged with local investors, realtors and opportunities. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsYou can also search for other investors or brokers in your market and follow their journey on Bigger Pockets here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersAnd of course, be sure to subscribe to the podcast - so much great info there and also full of inspiration.

Now, we've downsized into a 3 bedroom apartment which is pretty tight with our two wonderful children. 

-cutting the grass or any yard work-painting-cleaning -mail work-answering phonesAlso depends how old your chIldren are

That's so inspiring.

We have two young children with our oldest starting kindergarten there.Thank you all for your help