Go meet them and do a tour of the market with several providers, talk to several Property Management companies.Technology is also your friend.

I am scheduled to tour these properties this upcoming weekend.

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There was a recent podcast about a vet who got started while he was on active duty and built his business both while he was at home and when he was on tour.

I have evaluated 100s of properties , toured and budgeted well over 50 properties, put offers on on 7 or 8.

I had a chance to tour a couple of these during construction and I really liked the practical simplicity of their construction.Metal RoofsHardie Board Siding2Br + Loft1 Bath with stacked washer and dryer.Stained concrete floors.Mini Split HVAC

If u would like to contact me for local advice feel free, im used to being a tour guide from all my family visits.

if you do settle in one metro area for a tour of at least 3 years..If you planned to stay at after you get out of service if you plan to you might decide to get into a deal while you have the steady military income.

I'd be happy to chat sometime and discuss the market or if you'd like a tour of the city, give me a shout and we can visit some neighborhoods that fit your investment style.

Take some time to tour the forums, you’ll find a plethora of others in your situation that have received great advice.