The first being when he was General in charge of the Continental Army during the Revolution; the second being the eight years of his two Presidential terms. 

I got an applicant from army retired.

I know Indian harbor beach really well, used to visit often.

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The standard is a small army of people backing up that 1 agent people see.

I mention this because the book can be a blueprint for you to build your own army of private lenders.

Most expect rates to come down over the next 24 months, and since a 5/1 ARM is fixed for the first 5 years, you'll have plenty of time to get out of that ARM prior to it adjusting. 

AND, bonus point, no Indians to worry about, They settled down a long time ago.

Also, if you have AD orders for a year to someplace (Eglin/Hickam if AF, Scofield Barracks if Army) then you could use the VA loan to buy a property there which you convert to a LTR/STR when your orders are up.

Depending on your budget I would check out a multifamily near Clarksville (army base) or an Airbnb in Gatlinburg (year round season and 10% cap rates)