The military base can make the tenant pool very fickle because sometimes you have a block of marines leaving the area all at once and other times lots of marines moving in. 

That area has Ft Jackson, Shaw, McIntire, and the Marine base out Leesburg rd (can't remember name). 

What do you think of Mariner's Park?

@Edwin WongI got my start in Real Estate Investing when I was 25 years old long time ago, fresh out of the Marine CorpsMy job was to interview homesellers and show them all their options, then have them sign a letter of intent to lease or purchase.My boss would then call them up and go over their options with them, and then they would go to the lawyers office and fill out the appropriate paperwork to sell their home.There's no substitute for experience in front of sellers.I have probably seen anywhere from 2500 to 3000 sellers in my lifetime since my first deal and 1986.I have experienced many different types of issues, such as probate, divorce, bankruptcy, no equity, hi Equity, Free and clear houses,  light rehabs, heavy rehabs, ABCD areas,etc.My best advice is Get a coach to help you in your first year, there's no substitute for ensuring you having success in your first year

One thing I learned from being in the Marine Corps if you are going into battle bring the best men and weapons you have.

Much continued success to you with the Marines and REI.

It's clear @Roberto Marin, you shouldn't be doing this on your own.

I am a United Marine Corps Veteran and want to get into REI.

Just to update house is sold as-is I guess I was not aware of once I sign agreement that there is no backing out unless I want to lose my 2000, I did sign agreement one thing I that seemed a little high from reading other post was fannie mays title insurance (by title company) was 500$ closing protection by title company 75$ I did mention this to agent that it seemed a little high, he agreed but recomended that I stay with there title insurance company to but all the pressure on them, I am on a time frame im a merchant marine and have about 5 weeks before I get back to work, 1 more question for BP community is should I get my own insurance company or leave it as is.

I am a Marine Corps officer living in California with my wife.