For now, consult a CPA to determine the best structure based on your income and investment goals.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

@Daniel Baker I would say a lot of it is based on their training or their resources that they utilize to complete your taxes.

Take time to learn through military-focused resources like Military House Hacking or Active Duty Passive Income, and connect with other military investors online or on base.

Sounds like you are going with a Fannie/Freddie type loan based on the cap of 2%.  

That way you have a home base that isn't sitting vacant and you are producing income. 

I’m a full-time sales professional at a global GSI, so I’m seeking relatively efficient strategies.Has anyone successfully used cash-out refinances, 1031 exchanges, or other equity-based approaches to boost income?

Since you’re based in NY, Detroit is just a short flight away, making it feasible to visit and get a feel for the market and the team you’d be working with.That said, I’ve worked with plenty of investors who have never actually visited and still built successful portfolios—it really comes down to having the right boots on the ground.

Forgot one detail the new California based lender committed to funding as long as the property isn't in an evacuation warning area.

In my flips I want to make sure permits are pulled and everything is above board on my flips...would there be pushback against my thinking based on your experience with this?

I am local to Los Angeles - based in Orange County.A bit about me: I’m a civil engineer by profession with experience in local government.