My first investment was a duplex in College Station that I house hacked with a VA loan.

Is anyone familiar with Iowa Street and the surrounding neighborhood in Lake Station, IN (Indiana) 46405? 

@Bryan Pore After thinking through, I'm considering gas station and dollar store franchises worth taking a look as these two businesses are very consistent in every market.

@Meaghan SimonichThe different pain points vary from commercial type.Retail- Depending on if it essential, a lot of retailers are begging for rent decreases or can't pay at all right now, and for retailers that do not have a internet presence, it is making it tougher to compete.Self Storage- Keeping the site updated -security, more automated features for tenants (Pay by app/kiosk, automatic gates, maybe more amenities on site (wash station, air hoses, etc.)Industrial- Longer lead time to find good tenant.I wish I could comment more on some of the additional commercial classes, but these are the only ones I have experience with.

Examples: Gas station owner had two acres and built on one.

I recently got stationed near my home town and have taken the opportunity to get my real estate license and prepare to transition out of the Marine Corps to full time RE agent/ Investor.

USB charging stations bedside is a plus and don't skimp on the quality of the bedding and the pillows.

Same with the liquor store, gas station, or flower shop.Before you think I'm a cruel human, I plan to give away $60,000 in charitable contributions this year. 

Thats another good avenue for a single person changing their station or on part time assignment.

Navy at Naval Station Norfolk so I can utilize my VA Loan with 0 money down.