We have the promissory note, personal guaranty, and deed of trust(title/escrow to handle) ready to go.

It's great you are enthusiastic and ready to invest, don't let analysis paralysis stop you! 

How did you find someone to oversee the set up and also be your boots on the ground as needed for emergencies once the rental is ready?

While prices are low (under $200k), there's absolutely a rental demand - especially for working class and professional tenants who aren't ready to buy.

Now we are getting ready to move with the Navy and are trying to decide to sell or rent the property.

Quote from @Savannah Yingling: Quote from @Dylan Robinson: Hey everyone,My name’s Dylan, I’ve been serving active duty Army SOF for the last 5-6 years, and as the title says I’m new to real estate investing, and I’m ready to get started.

I'm a "new" realtor looking to learn more about investing from teaming up with investors. I recently reactivated my license so I'm starting from 0 again. I had it prior but had to make a career choice about 5 years ag...

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

As far as when, when you are ready, but if you feel held back identify is it the narrative about real estate or your means holding you back.