. ;-)But regarding the D.C. market From old "legacy news" station: (so, I can't be sure of it's accuracy)"President Donald Trump’s moves to fire thousands of federal government workers have coincided with a surge in jobless claims in Washington, D.C., that could get worse as the efforts intensify.Since Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers in the city have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new year, according to Labor Department figures not adjusted for seasonal factors."

STR as a Strategy for Leveraging Housing AllowancesAmericans stationed overseas have a unique edge: they can leverage housing allowances to reduce risk while building wealth.

I have people who have been stationed there before, so I have a decent idea on areas to look in around the base.

Stationed there almost three years, sold with profit and tax break for how long we lived in the house.

Bases Overseas: Military members stationed in Germany, Spain, Italy, Korea, Japan, and Portugal need quality rental housing.- VA Loans Don’t Apply Overseas: U.S. military and government personnel can’t use VA loans internationally, leaving them with few property investment options.- Tax Benefits & Currency Arbitrage: Some overseas markets offer better cash flow, tax incentives, and lower property costs compared to the U.S.How You Could Structure It- Create a Private Syndicate or Real Estate Fund: Raise capital from U.S. military, contractors, and government workers to invest in properties near U.S. bases overseas.- Focus on Key Military & Expat Cities: Target locations like Ramstein, Wiesbaden, Rota, Naples, Seoul, or Yokosuka, where thousands of U.S. personnel need housing.- Offer Fractional Ownership or Managed Rentals: Investors own a share of multiple properties while you handle property management.- Leverage Serviced Housing & Co-Living Models: High-end, furnished rentals for military professionals, digital nomads, and traveling contractors.Example Strategy- Raise $1M from 10-20 investors (military/gov personnel) to buy 3-5 properties in Germany or Spain.- Use seller financing & local bank loans to maximize purchasing power.- Rent properties to military families, U.S. contractors, or co-living tenants for stable cash flow.- Utilize local tax incentives and investment visas to increase ROI.Why This Could Be a Billion-Dollar Play- Solves a real problem for U.S. military/gov professionals looking to invest overseas.- Provides stable, built-in demand (military personnel have guaranteed salaries & housing stipends).- Creates an alternative wealth-building strategy for a niche group of investors.- More scalable than traditional rentals.

You could do something like "Hot Tub Paradise on the Lake + Game Room & EV Station" or "Lakeside Haven: Hot Tub + Game Room (Tesla Ready)" would work great as well. 

I'm also from Texas and a realtor here in the Bryan / College Station market. 

It looks like a nice house but its next to a gas station & now it won't rent or the tenant is not a quality tenant since they are willing to live next door to a gas station.4 - If its sounds too good to be true or it seems too easy, run away very fast.

I have some short term rentals located in College Station, Bryan Tx home of Texas A&M.

I currently own a few properties here in Bryan-College Station, I have a full time sales job so try to stay as passive as possible.