Plus that only works for properties in the MLS, not off-market properties that haven't changed hands in many years (often the best deals). 

We are wrapping up our move over the next couple of weeks.

I preferred couples rather than families due to liability and damage.

Nobody knows the ins and outs of this home better than you which gives you an upper hand over any management company.  

We've been reading everything we can get our hands on, listening to podcasts, and spending time every morning reading and learning from the forums here at BP. 

On the other hand, I’m hesitant to simply pay down more of a property, as we don’t need the immediate cash flow.Fortunately, both my wife’s job and mine are recession-proof, which allows us to be a bit more aggressive with our investments.I’d really appreciate advice from investors who have experience with frequent moves or military service.

You can hand them over all your information to organize at tax time and their staff should be able to organize everything and get your taxes filed.

What many investors do is that they will purchase a handful of REI props in one market and then move on to their next/different market to diversify their portfolio and for added asset protection. 

Either way, you have options which is great to have at 22 years old with equity in hand!

I also just requested to join a couple fb groups realted to STRs in DFW.