And the US Army, joining at age 16, I guess the military was my Dad and Mom for three years - stationed in Germany learning about life. 

We acquire houses as we are stationed in every new location. 

There is even some non-student housing in Bryan/College station, but I have not participated in the 3 purchases I know of there.

Tony what you can do with the land depends on where it is at and what is existing around it.For example a corner usually a pharmacy will pay the most money for a corner,followed by a gas station,followed by a bank,followed by a restaurant.Some absolutely want the corner but will live being next to the corner with a road easement passed through to their building.By being next to the corner you can pay sometimes 20% less or more for the lot.It's a balance of anticipated sales versus the premium the business will pay for the location.After doing land awhile you will learn how to evaluate things.Land deals are much more involved and can be a headache compared to existing properties.Land has more "one off" type transactions where for instance I have more of a system in place for helping clients with apartments each time with minor changes.Easements of a property is key with the land along with available utilities.

I used to live in Horsell and used the Woking train station to commute to London.John Corey

In the army stationed at Ft Campbell but 9th on Sat at 1pm count me in.  

My husband is in the military stationed in NH as well.

Most soldiers are stationed here 3 - 4 years (not long enough to buy) and have a stipend for off-base housing so don't mind spending the cash.  

·Business with bars on the windows·Gas station attendants stay behind bullet proof windows.

I would be more than happy to share my contact with you as well and as for the rest of your questions there is an investor meet up happening in College Station later today which would be a great place to get answers to these questions and any others you have.