Anyways, all that to say, just get in the game!

I would also greatly appreciate any advice from prior or current service members who have insight to the game !

I’ve been in the SFH long term rental game and I’m familiar with how to analyze, but not in the situation.

Some of my favorite resources for learning about the diverse real estate markets out there are Cardone Capital, Robert Kiyosaki, Housing Wire, and obviously Bigger Pockets.

Hey BP,I'm new to the game trying to get my first rental property in the Mesa/Gilbert/Chandler AZ area.

He will ask you to bring $5-$15K to the closing table so you have skin in the game. 

@Eric Oneill If you're holding fat stacks and staring at the Poker table it's smart to learn the game before you buy in.

I am not sure if partnering with close friend, also with 50% stake in the game when I may have to spend more time on this whole process sounds fair or not.

Real Estate is a long game though.

We are lucky to have pretty good equity positions in our 4plex and primary, 1 of 2 VA loans available, and a fairly diverse set of retirement supports (3 years from drawing military pension, mutual funds/TSP/ROTH  savings, and our 4plex).The problems I am trying to solve: I need some help to figure out a long term financing strategy to maximize the assets I have to buy more MF properties over the next 3-5 years while I have my W2 income.