Being in the Army limits my ability to travel and explore markets firsthand.

You still have to consider US tax laws overseas.  

My wife and I are also moving overseas when we retire and will add our home to the rental pool. 

. - Taxes are on the higher side at $6,000 yearMy Numbers: $115,000 putting 20% of my money $23,000 and finance the rest with total expense of $1,834Monthly expense numbers: Future Maintenance 13% $273 - Vacancy 5% $105 - Property Insurance 5% $105 - Property Taxes 23% $500 - Property management 10% $215 - Office/Travel/Legal 4% $84 - Mortgage 26% $552 - Monthly Cash Flow - $316 per month or $3,792 per year so Cash on Cash = 17%I think this looks like it is a deal worth doing and I also believe I can bump the total rent up by $50 each tenant which I think make it even better.

We are not close enough to the mountains to get much ski vacation travelers.

Instead of saying, “We need to buy rentals, house hack, and flip properties,” try something like, “What if we found a way to build wealth, travel more, or retire earlier without relying on our 9-to-5s?”

California's probate rules can be drastic in the event of death that having a proper estate plan in place can help in any number of situations, including if just traveling or incapacitated.These are all things you will want to discuss with your attorney and CPA.

Many of my customers who are traveling nurses buy condos or townhomes in Florida as vacation homes, then rent them out when they're not in town.This system has proven to be very lucrative, as it allows them to service the mortgage debt and generate a good cash flow.

I literally travel all over the world for work.

Being in the Army limits my ability to travel and explore markets firsthand.