You have a great reason for getting started and multi-unit residential properties can be a fantastic way to build wealth and recurring income.For starters, the BiggerPockets Podcast is a valuable resource for learning.

Separating from the military in about 2 months, after 14 years. Staying here in Jax, FL because I love it. I have been reading and watching about everything and under stand there is no “right way” to do it, but i just...

I use one from STR Secrets https://www.skool.com/str-secrets-starter-pack/about and would also suggest checking out the one from Tony J Robinson https://alphageekcapital.com/Calculator/.

Andre - For starters I would recommend you read "Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth" by Avery Carl;   You can find that book right here on BiggerPockets. 

Know some wholesalers. ( Get on their list).Starters

Your better bet is to get in front of entry-level starter homes in a good to great areas, and hold the asset for it's investment strength not it's Day 1 intrinsic properties.

On very basic starter homes is there enough profit margin to refinance out your costs and keep it as a rental with no money stuck in the deal?

Paneling is easy to pull and in this case trying to match is a non-starter. 

For starters, I will say that the 1% rule really shouldn't be a rule... 

I recommend that you tune in to the BiggerPockets Podcast for starters and connect with the local lenders and brokers.