I am looking at the various options for develping passive income(s) that will allow me to transition from my current field when the time is right.I've been networking a bit locally and have exposed myself to this investment segment enough to where I feel I can have an intelligent conversation on the various opportunities that are out there.

Yes, you guessed it, I'm an engineer too.But your area near downtown Atlanta will have other market segments on which you could focus: University staff, young professionals, grad students.

Just so I understand 100%, the principal add in has no affect on the tax deduction segment?

I began working in this field right before this segment of the debt market blew up in 2007 - my line of work is focused on analyzing the macro aspect of the housing market as it pertains to residential mortgages.

(a) It shall be a public nuisance to conduct a gathering of five or more persons on any private property in a manner which constitutes a substantial disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property in a significant segment of a neighborhood, as a result of conduct constituting a violation of law. ....

However, there is a large segment of service members that choose to live off-base for a variety of reasons.

Originally posted by David Morrow:...Again, I am curious why household income is relevant when purchasing a rental....David Morrow - Suze Orman does a segment called "Can I Afford It?"

I haven't done many sales to VA buyers (just because VA buyers make up a relatively small buying segment), so I don't know how VA underwriters do things.

Then there are others who suggest just going out to do it yourself, like the last segment of Podcast 25 with Mehran Kamari .

There is an introduction segment where you can stand up and introduce yourself and mention you are seeking an investor friendly agent in the Boston area.