Most of the people you gonna meet in that business will be 45-70 years men.

Seems like a LOT of us men are smart when it comes to investing, but stupid when it comes to due diligence on our potential spouse!.

First thank you for your military service, it is men and women like you who keep the world in order.Second, this is a great way to post for your first time by telling people your situation and your goals you already have a leg up on those who try but quit in the long run.  

Men cook too...can’t just blame grease on women.

So, I watch "A Few Good Men" and laugh at Jack when he cries out his famous line.

Machiavelli put it best: "But above all things [the Prince] must keep his hands off the property of others, because men more quickly forget the death of their father than the loss of their inheritance."

Go to your local mens clothing store that is not Jos A Bank or the Mens Warehouse. 

Call the contractors and interview them-How many jobs do they currently have, when could they potentially start on yours, how many men will the have on the job, How do they bill for projects, have them meet you at the property to bid the job and provide plans and Scope of work before you meet so they can come with a rough number and then provide a line item bid.

If it's just you (not married, no kids) then maybe stick with renting to just men.

I also found a lender who will give me n equity line for 80% of the appraisal (around $90,000)It rents long term for $1,100.