Good Afternoon Everyone,My name is Christian Bukle, and I’m excited to introduce myself to you all. My journey has been anything but conventional, but it has shaped me into who I am today. After high school, I pursue...

Extract as much as you can from Bigger Pockets/their podcast, that's great.

I am looking to purchase an extended stay hotel. I would like a book or program recommendations in order to learn how to purchase and manage the extended stay hotel. Thanks for any help you can provide! 

The @Dave Meyer book Start with Strategy will also be a good resource.

Pay attention to 99% of the posts on Bigger Pockets, most folks here have very little money.

I'm just beginning but am considering a bigger commitment in the next five years or so by accessing some or even all retirement funds to buy a building (I'm sure people have thoughts on whether or not that is a good idea!).

Welcome to Bigger Pockets Marc!

Take time to learn through military-focused resources like Military House Hacking or Active Duty Passive Income, and connect with other military investors online or on base.

(And I would tell you to not buy a property that doesn't cash flow unless you have significant resources behind you that could absorb anything that could come at you - like replacing a $5,000 AC one month followed by replacing a $1,000 hot water heater the next).   

Nicholas, welcome to Bigger Pockets and thanks for posting.