And since there's no rule that says you can only do things one way, you can use your experience and extra income to build a self-managed portfolio down the road if you decide a hands-on approach appeals to you, all the while knowing you have a solid income engine already running in the background.Since I hadn't seen it mentioned, I thought I'd through my two TK cents in, for what it's worth.

What appeals to you about this aspect of the real estate industry?

As far as homes/condos by the base appealing to military members, I think it's important to know that BAH is being reduced to 95% of market value, slowly by 1% decreases per year.  

Why does becoming an agent appeal to you?

Close to downtown and would be appealing many different classes of short term renters as it has some historical significance but none of the historical property designation red tape.

I think just because my offer wasn't enough appealing to the buyer.

If the appraisal comes back wildly different from your expectation, it can be appealed.

Only had one appeal which required a lawyer as you can’t represent an LLC during appeal.

I need to get a nice $40-$80 address plaque for curb appeal.  

Also, have you tried any of these resources to lower your property taxes based on the length of vacancy:http://www.baltimorehousing.org/homeownership_tax I file the appeal within a week of closing on the property if the assessment is higher than purchase price.