The only thing that keeps me from owning a house for my personal use is the baggage it comes with like maintenance, time and overhead costs.But I understand It'll cut costs and is something I should really think about.Thanks

Will cut about 4 inches above ground and plant the stump.  

Unfortunately, my service was cut short due to an injury during deployment, which required spine surgery.

Can you do side hustles, cut down costs to get rid of these debts?

@Kevin Collins I apologize; my response came out a little rough around the edges and I assume that you certainly have done your homework prior too.... but that is a bit of my point... nothing will change when you go and work with a realtor and find investment properties yourself... figuring out what the property is worth IS PART OF THE ANALYSIS (if that's important to you) and because of this it is no different than other than you should now be verifying what the realtor will tell you it's worth as opposed to what the turnkey is telling you. 

It's been disappointing when the fed cuts caused increases in the 5yr rate (that our dscr loans are tied to).

Its not usually cut and dry so more of the story would help.

My suggestions would be in this order:(a) Determine the type of financing you qualify for - this will short cut the process considerably and save time on investment angles and next steps.

There are regulationsI could go on, but if you learn this much, and apply it appropriately, you will cut down your sorrows and risk considerably.And yes, there is much more.

Money left over should be placed in reserves until you have an appropriate safety net for your particular portfolio.