Do you research wisely when deciding to work with anyone that you don’t know. 

Let's see what happens Everything news wise seems less iffy since my original post.  

Assuming this cost will be reflected in rent, will it give landlords who don't use a brokers an advantage price wise?

I am not as familiar with your area land wise although I suspect there are developments of lots there that do go.. title insurance is the other issue..

Your question is should you pay cash or get a mortgage.The investment calculators will say you will have a higher return on investment using as little of your own money as possible.Depending on your goals, like if you want to buy more rentals, this may be a wise strategy to put as little down as possible.However, if you are strictly looking to maximize your cashflow, having a paid off house is great.Honestly, I have a bit of both but like having the house paid off.

This is a crucial vehicle to your early success as a veteran.If you don't know where you will settle when you first get back, getting started learning markets that are interesting to you (and you may also like to be close to) is very wise.

He has no safety net so I don't think its wise to take the risk because if he did a deal, lost disability and then since hes brand new to REI lets say it takes a while until he gets his next deal I just want to help advise him best!

I’m also looking into current market rent levels to see if there’s any room for rental upside.I’m new to multifamily investing, so I’m here for constructive insights to help me approach this investment wisely.

So area wise I would say cass county MO or southern Johnson County Kansas. 

I’m trying to figure out what differentiates Homie service-wise from a traditional brokerage.