My husband is also active duty so I totally understand the desire to have a plan once you retire from the military.

Typical performance is rather a good bit less, as it is in any kind of sales organization.The reason we have no competition is because those who would otherwise be in competition with us are reluctant to change a business model they find quite lucrative, even though it earns them a less than desirable reputation.

Killeen has a high crime rate a Coppers Cove has also become less endless desirable.  

I side with @Chris Parrish, living across from a park is a desirable amenity for families who would use it.

If this is the case, I'd use your desire cap rate to vet deals.  

I understand your desire to find turnkey, but in my mind it is not a great passive income strategy for a number of reasons.  

Actually, I am a newb and she is a mostly-willing supporter of my newly acquired desire to be an REI.

There are numerous ways to save on cabinets and still get the look you desire.

Just understand that as you go down in desirable area, you generally go up in rents but turn-over and risk of damage are greater.

@Brandie Flowers-warren,Whatever your desired direction you'll want to keep in mind the balance between tax advantage, cash flow, and what your muse is.