If you get new orders ( assuming you are active) there is no issue with the VA loan allowing you to lease prior to the 12 month " live there" rule.

The Portland/Vancouver area has a lot of active BP members and there are a lot of opportunities to meet people.

@Quinterris Brown Go to local investing clubs and stay active on various forums like this.

I continued looking at houses even though I didn't think I'd be ready to find my next property anytime soon as I had completed all the renovations on the first property myself while being full-time active duty military.

You have been given information now needed to be administered in your daily activities.

It’s so active and there are many here who are passionate, hungry, and on fire for RE.

Texas is a pretty active area. 

They are also more active than a 14-year-old lab that just lays around all day.

This was my first time and I really enjoyed my experience and now I am considering a second project - this time a flip - and I am actively looking for an opp. 

@Shane Colar there is a Texas forum that is pretty active if you ever want just some local advice.