Also, how would we manage our property while working full time in the military?

We saved up extra pays from military deployments, cashed out stocks and mutual funds, When we got a promotion, we set aside the funds over the old salary for a deposit. 

While not military, I have many similar circumstances, including the constraints, as an investor.Right now I am aiming to continue educating myself, but I would like, ideally, to reach out to folks in Jacksonville, FL (and other FL areas), Alabama, and Tennessee to build teams and expand my investments. 

Don't drive your typical military mobile (stupid big tricked out truck or souped up gas guzzling hot rod).Max your TSP.

Most of my friends that are in the military run across the idea of using VA loans to purchase homes to live in with the intention of renting them out.

Local banks, and credit unions, etc.

I'm hoping I dont find one of those messes in my brewing military tenant from hell - Those sinks are pretty disgusting.

That helps.I am also assuming that many of these regional/small banks/credit-unions may not have extensive online presence so i have to pick up the phone and do it the old fashioned way (but not 'too' old fashioned way of going there in person...as that would be very hard for me to accomplish for every potential opportunity i find).Originally posted by @Michael Le:You'll likely have better luck with a local-to-property bank as they better understand the local area and market.

My husband is AD military and that's how we've come to be in Winnipeg!

BP Investors,Being in the military comes with a move every 2-3 years, oftentimes across one or many states.