Hey all, Thanks for viewing the questions and apologies in advance for the long message.I'm in a bit of a struggle deciding on a new, first investment that is as follow:Property: Previously a 60 year old gas station, most recently a fully functioning restaurant.

For example, I was stationed in Louisiana but went ahead and got my licence in Kentucky because I knew that's where I would soon be putting it to use.

Turns out it had been built above an old gas station with multiple tanks below that were leaking.

On the surface, I like the idea of a gas station as they will pay good money for well located sites.

Normal life and normal hours and buying decisions are for the most part based on numbers and data on NOT emotion.Look at different types of commercial brokerages and find out what niche you want to focus on (apartments,hotels,gas stations,retail,office,industrial,land development,commercial leasing,triple net and on and on).Then find a top commercial brokerage who specializes in that field.Work with them a few years to learn the ropes and then go out on your own in your local market once experienced.Do not tell them your plans for going out on your own or leaving.If they know they are just a stepping stone they will not want to put that much time into you.You will be on a low split while you are learning.

As a military member, be especially sure that your property will make sense if you move to a new duty station as well.

Then you decide if you walk or bit the bullet and go with the $3000 off

Perhaps even a commercial house since I want to rent to a local radio station. 

Go buy a couple of traps like this to help prevent them getting inside and get the tenants off your back.https://store.doyourownpestcontrol.com/protecta-bait-stations?

@david weintraub thanks, found on MLS, lower merion township close to I-76 and manayunk station.