For example, for asphalt shingles a contractor told me that need not pay for brand name ice guard and which underlayment as long as what is used meets astm standards. 

I just finished 8 years in the National Guard and have a couple active duty friends who have been very successful doing that.

I am an E5 Sergeant in the Louisiana Army National Guard.

Since LOCs have adjustable rates they will often catch people off guard when they adjust.

Talk to your insurance agent about the correct commercial STR policy that would also cover the pool.Then just put all the normal stuff, like no glass around pool, no diving, no lige guard swim at your own risk etc.Have a licensed insured pool company maintain it so you don't get sued for improper chemicals.

You're right, lenders are going to look at the leases ending soon and be on guard about it *unless* you have some sort of signed agreement already related to tenants extending their lease terms. 

I’m Active Duty Coast Guard and moving to San Diego in the late summer for Grad School at UCSD.

I would first like introduce myself: My name is Demetreious Walston, I just turned 21 years old, I am in the Army Florida National Guard, go to school at the University of Florida, and I am new to investing, real estate, and this community.

I would first like introduce myself: My name is Demetreious Walston, I just turned 21 years old, I am in the Army Florida National Guard, go to school at the University of Florida, and I am new to investing, real estate, and this community.

Do keep your guard up through your eduction process that you don’t develop analysis paralysis.