Usually the increased buying power and shared expenses can help make the numbers tie out, especially when you consider getting creative with occupancy (maybe yall split time at the house and spend time elsewhere through out the year).Im seeing more and more interest from folks who are looking to do this sort of thing in tandem.

He was overwhelmed at first with all the "insider" stuff: the 1031 exchanges, cash-on-cash returns, and figuring out what an ideal cap rate is, especially in a hot market like Dallas.

You are the power player so use your power to hire others to handle this. 

it's a powerful way to get started.

Hey @Elizabeth Lark,As mentioned in some other responses, one of the superpowers of real estate is its tax treatment, and you are forfeiting powerful strategies when you hold them in a retirement account as you describe.

An overwhelming amount of competition and new  deliveries..

So some have one or the other.I like solar powered cameras instead of Ring's of any kind.I have the Eufy exterior camera with separate solar panel.

Creating a single listing page can be a powerful tool for marketing a property, and it works especially well for unique or high-value properties where you want to present a detailed, immersive experience that standard listings can’t offer.

Brendan, the VA loan can be a powerful tool in your investing career especially as you continue to PCS around the country.

Here are some “creative financing” strategies / tactics that increase your leveraging/buying power.