You shouldn't have any problem diving into the market here. 

While I realize I still have a ton to learn, one thing immediately became clear to me once I started diving into RE investing and realizing it’s possible for me, that is -- NEVER pay RETAIL for property.

Good Morning/Afternoon/Night Fellow Investors,I am new to Biggerpockets and am very excited this platform exists; I've already learned a great deal with my limited interaction with fellow investors.I am an Army Veteran living in the DFW, TX area.

With no debt, wife, and kids, it sounds like you are able to build yourself a very comfortable cushion before you dive into the business.

Do you mean improving the nightly rate?

Trusting the sponsor will be paramount to you sleeping at night, and I can't stress that enough.

I want to dive in.

When I was starting out as a carpenter I took a night class at a local CC's vocational education program in Residential Wiring to make myself more valuable to my employer.

We also have a meetup coming up next tuesday night in newport if you wanna come by!

Some folk feel it important and sleep better at night.