Clemens area & i want to pursue real estate ventures in pursuit of financial freedom so I can live comfortably post military I want to learn how diversify my income type & use the money to take care of my family.. any advice is much appreciated.

he paid just under one million cash for his ranch I sold him in 91.. and I would venture to guess his portfolio back then was worth 30 to 40k million all free and clear and today probably north of 150 million.. so yes I think that's an accurate statement.. plenty of guys like this in the bay area though.. they just don't hang on BP  LOL 

The way you invest in Huntsville (ie DIY using a BRRR method or flipping, or using a turnkey company to keep it as passive as possible) will depend on your goals, your time, and your interest (because we're all better at things we enjoy, so if going the DIY route doesn't sound like FUN even though its hard work, then consider whether you'll actually stick it out). 

If/when you do rent it, give your realtor a nice bottle of wine, thank them, and let them know they will be part of your next venture.

@Brad HammondYes, that is the direction that I will take, I am putting the house on the market next week, and look for other ventures in another market, being a landlord in Portland has way too many disadvantages, even with Airbnb.Thanks to all, I will update the progress.

I thought I would DIY projects and save tons of cash.

Have any of you had success in such a venture?...

Long term goal would be to venture into long distance projects.

@Tom Canterino Partnerships and joint ventures are tricky.

Also talking about finances and new business ventures while being around them helps open their minds to possibly investing in things other than cars, shoes, clothes, phones, games and the sort.