Thanks Zareth - those are the areas that have been highlighted to me.Are the army particular pockets in there that I should focus on for properties in that 60k and under range?

I got interested in REI in 2002 while I was still in the Army at Ft Bragg, NC.  

@Caleb Bradley I actually grew up here, and have lived here most of my life (aside from a stint in the Navy and Army).The North End is actually a good spot for this.I agree with you in regards to having passive income monthly.

Years ago I was a young soldier in the army renting places off base. 

I just got out of the army and decided to pursue real estate in my home state. 

Hello everyone, I bought my first house as a lieutenant in the Army after living in an apartment for a year and realizing I was paying someone else rent when I could be paying myself.

Army and am a big proponent of supporting fellow veterans during one of the most tumultuous transitions of their lives into civilian life.Have a great weekend everyone!

I am a US Army Veteran who is not afraid of hard work!

Then, at some point, if rates come down or I can take advantage of a ARM, I can lower my holding cost across any higher interest properties and use the additional cash flow to reduce principle further.I really do believe that some data gets in the way of making good decisions.  

However; $1,400 does seem high at first glance.If your tax profile is being paid by the army with a single member LLC with no properties - $1400 is too high.If your tax profile is being paid by the army and you have multiple properties under a multi-member LLC.