I would think that Montgomery would be a safe bet due to the military base being there.

I plan to retire from the military in about two years, but will probably stay in Alaska until my kids graduate high school.  

These types of homes around here would cost $150k and have the best schools and possibly could get tenants from the several military bases, increasing tenant accountability. .....Is this line of thinking good, and will it likely provide better tenants and a better overall success?

Want to specialize in REO's but also want to work on wholesale and flip deals.

He has it delivered tomorrow morning for $25.He will also do things like check special order returns inventory and scratch and dent appliances or load my order into a cart if I  need it that day.This caused me to almost entirely switch from Menards to Lowes.Still go to Home Depot for vinyl plank flooring and on sale glass backplash tile.

Find a local commercial broker that specializes in small retail.

Day 3: Here are the classes, for those of you who sign up now get a special thing.

Also how do you find CPA's and Lawyer who specialize in real estate?

I would ask accountants and attorneys in your area for a referral to attorneys are specialize in the area. 

If there is anyway I can assist you, please feel free to contact me.I specialize in real estate all across the United States.