I served 21 years, retired in 2008.

We have done all kinds of deals on our own ranging from buying, selling, flips, BRRRRs, and now are also invested in commercial properties along with our SFR portfolio.After retiring from the Navy last summer (2023) and working in a corporate office for 18 months, I have made the leap to working for REI Nation, the country's premier turnkey investment property company.

You can target stable areas that can rent for $2.8k-$3.2k.

@Lolo DruffWhen investing in properties, I aim to balance high cash flow with appreciation potential in affordable, stable markets with strong rental demand.

This way, you'll have access to liquidity without the headache of managing separate loans and fees.Predicted Refi Rates: While no one can predict rates with absolute certainty, the general consensus is that rates may stay lower or remain stable in the short term, barring any economic shifts.

This looked intriguing, but I'm worried that YNAB is less user friendly for my situation.Queue the back story: I work as a realtor with a small RE investment portfolio, and my wife is a more stable W2 Engineer. 

I'll gladly take that income later, when I'm in a lower tax bracket, such as retirement.

I had called them my travel retirement plan but learned that I've actually lost money on them by sitting on them so now I spend.  

You guys want to invest/retire so the equity can be invested in the next deal.

As a new investor, focusing on these can give you a solid foundation to grow your portfolio.I’m primarily focused on the Indianapolis market, where we specialize in new build duplexes that offer strong returns and stable rental income.