However, I just started calling around and it sounds like my husband needs to have 12 months left on his military contract OR have documentation from a new employer in the same field as his prior MOS (job in the military) if it is less than 12 months.

I've heard there are colleges in the area and it's near military bases.

I think Tacoma is ideal if you are local and using the BRRRR strategy.I am concerned about rentals in Olympia, Lacey, Yelm and Tumwater because they are closing down 16,000 military jobs in the area.

Don't rush into buying real estate with $5k in the bank mate.I am also single with no kids, but this military / physician  career path I find myself in prevents me (sort of) from doing what I described.

We have been very lucky to rent to a military family for the first 6 years then they helped us to rent to his colleague ( my current tenant) , so I have no much experience on high end house rental.

I thought there was military up there as well.

In short, I was born and raised in California and joined the military in the year 2012 after 2 years of college.

My friend, who is in the military, is interested in becoming RE partners/investors with us.

I manage one for a friend that is military Overseas and don't have any problems (legal or otherwise).

I retired from the military 3 years ago and now I'm a full time REI.