I’m trying to take advantage of federal programs while I’m in the military.

Honestly, as a RE agent, I worked mainly with military PCSers and didn't have a lot of opportunities to work with or build a portfolio of investors.

Once RE start going down Sharemarkets will follow, foreclosures, blood on Wall Street, more war and military activity, study history, study Phil J Anderson, Fred Harrison, Akhil Patel. 

However if they are on limited income, military disability, SS, pension and they are currently paying a similar rent, no major other payment, I will waive the requirement.

I have not chosen any particular states but I would love to invest in near the military base.

FHA & VA allow for a "Change in circumstance" for example you are moving, changing jobs requiring new location, new school, enlisted military, divorce, other life circumstance outside of your control.As far a penalty due to no intention as using from the start of the application.

Here in the Southwest, agriculture and military are big, but there's a booming manufacturing sector too!

If your orders show that your active duty is ending within the next 12 months, a Conventional or VA loan program won't be able to count the current military income to help you qualify.

Can I get some advice on military friendly lenders with low down payment for purchasing rental property without using the VA loan or in general, how to navigate this to start my rental property real estate journey?

He found me on the forums sharing info about the military and real estate investing.