Beaches a few miles away, spring training in the same area.

But, your payment can still be lower on an IO even with a slightly higher rate due to the simple interest calculation. and sure, you can get them without any points/buy down but the rate will of course be higher then if you did pay points. and details matter, so as for quotes the reality is to get a real quote, you are likely going to have to give someone the actual details or you are just getting a thumb in the air quote. 

https://fortune.com/2024/03/06/us-housing-market-pivotal-spr...

Anything metal that is outside will need to be oiled or protected monthly from the salt air, door hinges, doorknobs, gates, hooks, handles, bikes, light fixtures, chairs.

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You ideally want the lease to end during spring to fall months.

Let's use an example House in Spring for 190k, if you do it correctly and get a loan as an investment you need 20% down. 

Find a good home in a good neighborhood that will bring good rent once you leave.I’m active duty Air Force and have three homes with my VA loan.

If Nashville is like Denver or Colorado Springs where we work, then duplexes are tougher to come by in good condition, so maybe a home with carriage house or separate basement space?

My wife and I have 3 multi-units (11 units total) in the CO Springs area.