Additionally, my wife and I plan to retire in NC (still a few years out from that ; ) but we're actively planning and focusing our investment strategy in the Raleigh-Durham area.

If he has no retirement money stacked away or financially in a good place I would invest.

With two years left until military retirement, prepare for retirement and investing by building cash reserves, developing multiple income streams, and growing education.Good luck!

Now enjoying "retirement" he loves to assist other new and seasoned investors down the path of financial independence through real estate investing.The Thursday meetup is quite similar and consists of several local investors who can attend when they are free. 

Quote from @Tramaine Robinson: @Chris Bounds you still retired?

Yep, I already knew that I won’t retire by my job ages before I started working, this job is just the pathway for me to open my own business.

A massive transfer of wealth in the next 4 years: 40M Boomers are retiring.

As a former cop and retired military, I always carry concealed.

If this is your dream retirement place, perhaps you use the LTR to simply subsidize your purchase even if it's not fully cash-flow positive. 

Now that I am retired, I am eager to: 1) Gain hands-on experience in flipping homes in Florida, 2) Find properties with potential for value-add/forced appreciation, 3) Partner with experienced home flippers for collaborative projects.