I really struggle paying interest on money sitting in the bank unless you have plans to deploy that capital immediately.  

This was for funds that I don't really need and don't have a plan for--I was only considering the loan because I knew I would find a deal to deploy the funds profitably if they were actually loaned at the terms offered.

My wife lives in the building as well but I set things up so she didn't have to worry about anything while I was deployed.

Ultimately when I do 'retire' I see myself in Tucson Arizona where the lion's share of the family lives.I have been reading pretty much anything and everything I can get my hands on (lots of time on your hands when on deployment, no?).

I want to sell foreclosures when I get back from deployment, and also want to provide hard money loans to y clients

I'm currently deployed so just using my time to learn as much as possible.

Cash: $8,300Roth IRA Contributions: $2,600   *Can pull out without penaltiesEmployer Roth 401k Loan: $6,000   *5% interest rate amortized over 15 yearsHELOC: $20,000  *5.75% interest only payments with 15 year amortized after 10 year draw (8 years remaining)*Currently own primary residence with approximately $60K more in equity from appreciation on top of the HELOCPersonal Line of Credit: $9,000  *7.75% interest rate revolving terms (2% of outstanding balance minimum payment per month)Total Funds Available: $45,900Any thoughts on how you'd utilize these funds and deploy them appropriately?  

@Tameka Studevan ,  My wife and I are military as well and we just decided on the turnkey route, due to our constant moves, deployment possibilities, and overall workload.  

A buddy closed 240 units while deployed also AF. 

The first thing I would do is align myself with people who have either had $2.5 million to invest and have been successful or people who have advised people at that level on how to deploy that kind of money into investments.