Being a military veteran myself, I would recommend joining if nothing else to develop discipline, professionalism, and attain a decent resume for future prospective employers. 

You can also pull a FOIA from the department of buildings to attain legal DU.  

Looking forward to seeing you attain your next one!

I now realize that this is only attainable in highly desirable locations and with larger or more unique properties.

Land is scarce, development is limited by resources and decade after decade the millionires are kicked out by the billionaires..truly.Anyway, that's my view, it's a long term hold view in an idyllic spot that few people will be able to attain ownership in.

Serenity and financial peace aren't easy to attain when you owe. 

If you have $200k, you can maybe buy 8 properties worth $100k each giving 25k downpayment in each.at 4% appreciation (which can be attainable here).

Hey Keith Prescott That sounds like a very attainable goal.

Aside from some of the government loans that may be attainable for small businesses, talk to your banks.

I see a HUGE long-term need for attainable/affordable housing and for some serious change we need to modify the section 8 process because it's not easy.