On the other hand, I’m hesitant to simply pay down more of a property, as we don’t need the immediate cash flow.Fortunately, both my wife’s job and mine are recession-proof, which allows us to be a bit more aggressive with our investments.I’d really appreciate advice from investors who have experience with frequent moves or military service.

I'll be specifically looking to start in the Cincinnati, Ohio and lean towards targeting buy and hold single family and potentially multi family as well.Any advice is appreciated and I look forward to connecting. 

I like Dundalk because of it's location (easy to get south and 20 minutes away from shopping areas.Any advice on this area?

Great advice—I completely agree.

I don't know the Dallas market so I don't want to give misguided advice. 

so after reading all the comments it just sounds like make sure i have lenders that's okay with rural areas

@Nathan Gesner thank you for your advice that's a good point - much appreciated 🙏

If you do choose to invest out of state, the best advice I could give you based on what I have observed running a local real estate group here for over a decade is build your own team.

I know I talked a lot but I'm geniunely looking for any advice or blind spots in my strategy.

Seller Financing OfferPurchase Terms1. Purchase Price: $215,0002. Down Payment: 20% of the purchase price, equal to $43,0003. Financed Loan Amount: $172,0004. Interest Rate: 6.5% per annum (fixed)5. Initial Amortizati...