@Michael Randell cool man, thanks for the support. 

There is always plenty of it, most without any first hand evidence to support it.

Theres like a hotline type thing you can call if you feel like you have been discriminated against and they advertise it on the radio.  

Here is a screenshot of the first:This is paid in full, but nowhere does it indicate that I've paid anything at all.Here is the second one:Again, no indication of what I've paid, or what my actual balance is.According to VRBO the service fee is to, "help Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience, coupled with 24/7 customer support throughout your trip." 

Then out of 4,500 you pay any office fees,RE Dues,Advertising expense etc So you end up with 4000 . .

We are called "military city USA" but we have many other industries that support our economy.  

As well, I would love to hear from any supporting groups, i.e. lenders, lawyers, CPAs, agents, brokers, etc. and any input they might have about this community.Thanks, and again can't wait to see the different ports of entry this ship takes me.

If there was a way where you could do the investing and you could lean on your dad for support and advice I think that would be a good dynamic.

It will depend greatly on where it is and your local market.Something like that would rent for around $1200/month in my area.Search on Zillow, Craigslist and FB market place for a 3/2 in your area and see what people are trying to rent a similar property for and also how many of them there are advertised for rent.

The key is to find those off market distressed/motivated sellers through marketing, advertising and your network.