@Jason Powell I Have found that high paying W-2 looks great on paper but is also super demanding and time consuming. 

I want to start investing in real estate and bring in some cash flow. but there is two options that I need help with. there are two locations one less desirable but still you can find some good houses but alot of choices and the prices on the houses are very low. or go to another location where is more desirable but fewer houses I say like 5 percent compared to 80 percent of houses. but the houses are twice the price . you will get better rents but pay higher mortgage. another thing to add. pricier homes have alot less taxes. as a first time investor not knowing what to expect where should I lean too first. thanks guys for the info in advance.

It is very expensive and time consuming to go to court for both parties involved in a claim.No legal advice given.

Terminating a leaseTo get out of a housing lease, under the relief act and without penalty, you must: Prove you signed the lease before you entered active duty, and that you will remain on active duty for a minimum of 90 days.Provide your landlord written notice of your intent to break the lease and a copy of your military orders, ideally no fewer than 30 days in advance.If you signed a lease or rental agreement after you began active-duty service, you may still be able to terminate it without penalty under the relief act if you: Received permanent change of station or deployment orders that will last for more than 90 daysProvide written notice to your landlord and a copy of your orders, preferably with at least a 30-day noticeIf you are successful, your lease should end 30 days after your next monthly rent payment is due.

So consumers could wait 2 to 4 weeks to resolve the issue whereas they can drive right to the store and return that day and get money back, go buy more stuff, or get the same item that is new and works.Retail is overbuilt in weak suburban to rural locations in cold belt states.

And yes DC is expensive, but I am sure you and your wifes salaries are consumate with the market.

By the way, I have a full time sales job that consumes most of my time... therefore, I was looking for a place that would require basic lipstick and makeup value adds as opposed to major renovation.

At a high level the occupants tend to be there mostly on business days during business hours, which means fewer after hours calls.  

In general, consider consumer debt to be toxic, & work to pay it off ASAP.

PA has a "Plain Language Consumer Contract Law" that most leases might not comply with.