IMO the best deals come in cash offers, just because you knock out like 95% of the people, so you really do have more power.     

It has a knock out as a moderator/hoast who does an great job, very professional.

She didn’t pay rent, was in the way of the contractors, wouldn’t throw her garbage away and even after we got her out (cash for keys) she kept coming back.The renovation plan: The initial plan that was submitted to the bank was to completely replace all cabinets, open up (knock out walls) the upstairs kitchens, build a dividing wall (unit 2), new flooring, majority of the windows, trim, plumbing, move sink and washer in dryer in the downstairs unit, rewire electric downstairs, sheet rock ceiling downstairs (was push tile ceiling) and replace all bathroom vanities and bath tubs.

If you really want to invest in RE as your full time source of income one day, consider working in the industry in an area of interest that will help you knock out 2 birds with 1 stone: you can increase your income AND get valuable experience that will payoff in the future.

@Brittany Sanders....knock out a couple a deals while joint venturing with an experienced investor.  

Dylan,The Dave Ramsey fan in me says you have to knock out that debt first before pursuing any large investments.

-On a side note I have thought about house hacking with a VA loan, but unsure of the possibility of that since I'm only living off the BAH and about 20K savings in what looks like higher priced areas.Option 2:-Extend for one year (starting from this Sept) and try to knock out as much of flight school as I can.

Now, it could be a different story if you find knock out deals in which appreciation on rental properties could far out pace the stock market.I'd say its much of personal choice at this point.  

I would like to knock out my agent's license and begin working in the area as a listings agent, and we plan to sell our out of state rentals and focus our efforts in the areas around JBLM.Again, we can't wait to get out there -- meet all of you, and get started on a new chapter of our life.See you soon!

Plus I live and work in NE, so this seemed a really good opportunity to knock out several things with one stone!