I told them I would bring them extra flashlights, batteries and water but they should get themselves perishables.  

@Hector Espinosa Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

The place needed mostly cosmetic work and I was able to get it at a good price.

So exciting to hear you are ready to begin your journey!

How'd you get your copy of HOLD?

So you could be wasting your time on investors who aren't even investing anymore and you don't get any actual contact information it is all through the site. 

Being in the Army will provide you with some unique benefits to help you get started.

.-  Demand- We get tons of calls for people looking in this town and for 40 miles around it and they can't find a spot

BPCON is booked and getting excited!!

I suggest working with an investor friendly agent so you can get the right guidance!