I really do not expect the properties to appreciate a lot in my lifetime because they are near a salvation army and manna house.

I am active duty Army, with plans to stay until retirement, however my plans may be able to give you some ideas.

I'm new to the site and very interested in real estate investing.I do not have any experience in REI but researching the different aspects and niches.A little about me:  Spent 8 years in the Army and have been out for almost 7 years now.I am looking for a challenge and adventure outside of corporate America.I am willing to listen and to learn all I can about REI and get started on a new adventure and challenge.I currently reside in Clover, SC which is just south of Charlotte, NC.

Army guys are getting BAH and it allows them to rent much more house than what small multis can offer or compete with.This is not to say that multis aren't around, because there are some, but they just aren't as popular around here is all.

I am currently active duty in the Army and have been considering getting into real estate for the last 6 years, but have focused mainly on my military career and never got to investing.

After saying I would never ever get married again,  I married a much younger beautiful woman who never wanted kids(I have a grown child), loves fitness, cherishes me and is a nurse to take care of me in my old ageReal Estate has been my only job other than the US Army. 

I currently work for a large global asset manager full-time, a large online retailer part-time, and I serve in the Army Reserve part time.

Individual C is an Indian citizen on a student visa in the US who will be in charge of the down payment (from an inheritance from India).  

Hello, my name is Aaron and I am in the Army on active duty with about 18 months until my retirement. 

@Robert Gunby a 20 year ARM is a very common loan on "portfolio" or "commercial" lending.