VA system is government and although it may be flawed, it provide extensive and good care to veterans.3.

Surely you would agree that a trained veteran of the military had more ability to cause you physical harm than an average citizen, but you don't get to effect someone's livelyhood for a perceived potential to cause harassment. 

Paul, Minnesota now & I am a real estate photographer full-time.

Mortgage insurance is one of the best investments you can make in this market.FHA = 3.5% down payment (no income restrictions, and usually your best bet with poor credit)VA = 0% down payment (for eligible veterans only)USDA = 0% down payment (subject property must be located in an eligible area, and income restrictions may apply)CHFA down payment assistance provides either a 4% grant or 5% silent second to go towards your down payment. 

Maybe a photographer, hunters for sure, nature buffs who want their own swamp.

As others have said, there's no reason to wait for another bubble...get in now while there is little competition, and by the time the market rebounds and everyone starts jumping in, you'll be the seasoned veteran...

I took a similar path as well...military veteran-turned-MLO.I 100% agree with the advice that others have given about The Loan Officer Podcast (TLOP)...it's incredibly valuable content as you're learning the ins-and-outs of mortgages.Along with TLOP, the other two podcasts that round out my Top 3 recommendations are Loan Officer Freedom Podcast with Carl White and Mortgage Lending Mastery with Jen Du Plessis.Will you have the opportunity to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program to help ease the transition to a new career? 

About a year or two ago, my dad who is a 20 year veteran investor, analyzed the Texas Rangers deal and told me I should study what Bush did to make the deal happen and how he negotiated his position and go do something similar.

"A photographic memory but with the lens cover glued on."19.

  ( Oddly enough there was a post in news a while back in KC area about them providing Tiny houses for Veterans so guess it depends what area)