However, real estate investing has always been an interest of mine and now that I'm no longer moving/deploying constantly (due to military service), I'm ready to fully pursue this endeavor. 

Please free to reach out, to me, if you feel I may be of assistance, to your Real Estate Endeavors.

I will be attending this week's reiclub meeting in okc, today I'll be at Secretary of state getting my dba registered (yes I already have an llc) for this exciting endeavor of real estate!!

@Lennie Brown You're obviously a bright guy who is getting started in a very worthwhile endeavor.

It's not time to retire, it's a time to begin building your next endeavor!

It's really good to know that somebody is putting together local resources to make STR hosting a more easily achieved endeavor.  

Thank you for commenting and I'll keep you posted on the endeavor!

Good luck in your new endeavor and welcome to BP. 

But I am serious about my future investment endeavors and know that I will be able to step up to the plate to be prepared for opportunities when they arise.

I wish you well in your real estate endeavors!