I gained equity in the property, and I got higher rents which lowered my living expenses while living there.

Hey ZekeThank you for the valuable insight and reply to my post.

As I continue to gain more knowledge, I am intrigued by the opportunities that real estate investing can afford while on active duty. 

I want to build my wealth, gain experience, help people along the way and then maybe help people in foreclosures or something.

Quote from @Austin Jones: As a realtor focused on helping investors in the Richmond area, I’d love to offer some insights.

I currently have a 11 property portfolio under contract for a few months now with no closing date in sight.

Hey everyone,I’ve been diving into Chapter 1 of The Multifamily Millionaire, Volume II: Create Generational Wealth by Investing in Large Multifamily Real Estate by Brandon Turner and Brian Murray, and I wanted to share insights on one of the most important concepts: Crystal Clear Criteria (CCC).When scaling up to larger multifamily investments, having clear and specific criteria is critical for success.

And (b) they don't really have much control or insight into what there operational costs are. 

George - thank you for your insights.

Wishing you and your wife all the best in your investing journey—looking forward to sharing insights.