I won't get into STR until I have a LTR portfolio large enough to supplement the inconsistencies of STR in my market, if at all.

Are you looking for cash flow to supplement your military retirement? 

- Purchased a 1960's vintage building, 18 units, in 2017 for $1.5M- In a major urban city in the northeast- Put $400K down and have paid down $100K in loan (so the balance is $1M)- Purchased it to supplement my 9 - 5 and use it as a resource of income to retire (15 20 years from now)- It's comprised of studios, 1 bedrooms and 2 bedrooms. 

Investing is a supplement and a hedge, but you earn more for all of your investments, but upgrading your salary or wages year over year.

I think it's something like "supplemental lines"  where those providers fall outside the normal providers somehow - which gives them price permissions to charge more for their product - but at least you get the insurance.  

The best thing to do is to take the knowledge you learn here, on podcast, and in books, and supplement it with going to local real estate investing meetups as much as possible.

The end result is the non pet owners will end up paying a rent that supplements the pet owners due to increased risk (pet damage) requires increased income.  

Supplementing her SS with rental cash flow income may be enough for her to go enjoy life to the fullest AND leave the legacy for her kids and grandkids after she’s gone (that’s also very important to her). any thoughts, experiences and nuggets of wisdom are welcomed!

We hope to have paid-off 5-10 small multi-family properties in the Tulsa area by retirement age that should supplement our 401K's and Social-Security income.Area: West Tulsa (blue-collar neighborhood)Property Price: $360KAverage rents: $3000-$3200 (duplex)Has anyone heard/worked with Marc Ruiz in Tulsa?

Barista FIRE: quit W2 job, and work part-time to supplement all the investmentsFat FIRE: Living a pretty extravagant lifestyle (e.g. the social media gurus with their cars, traveling, etc).