Also, if you work a 9-5, it can make investing in RE very passive for you.The key (not a pun) here it to invest in a market that isn't "overplayed" You gotta look somewhere that all investors aren't flocking to just yet.

I think you hit the nail on the head (yes, contractor pun intended) finding the right fit is the key and that all depends on what you are looking for in the relationship. 

That is another thing that weighs on me (pun intended).

(pun intended)This is 2018.

We've had other fish to fry (pardon the pun!)

So, more money to make my pockets bigger (pun intended).

When going into a new market you can make or loose a ton of money if you buy in the wrong hood. lol pun intended.

The issue is that it can be more difficult to get a bank loan We found a very nice modular we were thinking of buying, but our realtor knew we only planned to stay in the home 3 years, so she advised against it.On the flip side (pun intended), if you're looking to buy for investment and can owner finance, you can get a steal on some modulars because they can be difficult to move.That said, things are always changing.

So that begs the question, why can the US Navy run a tight ship (pun intended) for all these years using similar technology in more adverse conditions, but others can’t?

This would be a great topic and value-add (no pun intended) for an article.