They aren’t under a GC either, but they are experienced and skilled.

Hello everyone I am brand new to the investment world as well as Bigger Pockets.I was recently retired medically from the Marine corps and new that a fixed income wasn't going to cut it to support my family.

Keep in mind to never downgrade her opinion and you do not have to agree with it but you can understand it.Try not to control his opinions no matter how negative she may be but use your persuasion skills as an investor to share a more positive outlook!

Want to kill some time, while sharpening your real estate skills?

You’ve got a competitive advantage with your trade skills.  

They can sharpen skills you already have, or expose you to things you've never even thought of.

They have nothing to do with experiential type places for brick and mortar or necessity based medical or other type tenants.Big box stuff has been going vacant a long time.

Though I understand some take it for medical purposes, I would strongly encourage you do independent research on the health ramifications of this stuff, especially as it’s gotten ridiculously potent.

I am confident the skills acquired during this first purchase will set me up for great success in my next and help build a solid foundation for long-term investing. 

Additionally, it will teach you the important skills to learn how to find off-market deals and how to market to them.