I understand DST's to some degree but I'm just a bit concerned about the legitimacy of the company and how the paperwork and process works to comply with the IRS Guidelines and if it makes sense to take a lower yield for less headaches in the overheated real estate market .Thanks In Advance,

She has a great degree from a very prestigious university and will likely be able to find civilian work (remotely) without much problem.The issue is that because we do not know what will happen to her, and we are both very against trying to maintain a long-distance relationship with possibly no end in sight (ie, the military can move her anywhere and is not obligated to ever return her to her current, local base of assignment), we are hesitant to continue with her buying into my house.

My dream would be to have enough rental properties to support myself while I pursue a doctorate degree 5-8 years from now. 

A lot of employers now do not require degrees to be potentially hired. 

Well I will always advocate for educating and getting a license/certificate/degree in whatever industry you go in.

Keep the heat at 60 degrees or higher.  

Always loved real estate and my wife has a degree in art and design.

I think my degree will definitely help as I will be able to really tell if a home has good electrical/ HVAC/plumbing/ foundation.

They are likely still going to underwrite you as a borrower to some degree, just to make sure you have the assets to close and finish the deal for example. 

I hadn't though of it to that degree.