Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.

Happy to connect with you and suggest some folks to reach out to Miami. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

If you do attend the REI Expo then lets connect.

JobsOhio projects that, indirectly, approximately 4,500 additional jobs will be created by 2035, further amplifying this effect.Implications for Real Estate DemandThe substantial increase in the workforce will drive demand for both rental and owner-occupied housing.

I have an idea for you, sending a connection request.

You have VA loan eligibility, you have (I assume) a service-connected disability check every month which you would use as your income.

I'll just add that in addition to offsetting future tax liability, I'd like to offset current taxes as well, during my highest earning years. 

Additionally, the beach is still within reach...just a short 1 hour flight or 6 hour drive.  

Additionally, there's growing interest in cryptocurrency as an alternative asset class, though it comes with higher volatility and risk.