Also, I've considered Texas, the suburbs, maybe even Laredo by the border of Mexico (read a book about people living there and it was pretty interesting, plus I really like traveling to Mexico)... 

Can be done but risky and lots of moving parts.Personally I just use business credit for the sign up travel bonuses. 

Or go for the place with a basement apartment and Airbnb the *#@% out of it or rent it to traveling nurses or remote workers. 

I am out of the Athens, Georgia area but willing to travel to meet other folks.

I think He needs to read Dave Ramsey, sell expensive cars/trucks, adopt a side hustle where he can deduct his vehicles, travel, health insurance, etc.

Any travel over 179/180 days it becomes TAD (temporary assigned duty) and their per diem is reduced further.

Depending on travel, he makes around 150k a year, and one year he pulled in 250k!

Think of an area that you live currently, grew up at, travel to see family or attended college/university at.Then you should analyze rental properties there well enough so you know what makes a deal good/bad.Regarding a "team", find out what you don't feel comfortable doing and find professionals to outsource the rest.

I know it will be very challenging, but I plan to grind to my dreams no matter the path I take.PS) My mother also has gotten money, but plans to use it for her retirement and wants to travel once I'm settled.

For example: Travels, business supplies (computer, etc).4) Ownership succession upon the death of the owner.