@Stacie PearmanI sold a flip in Pittsburgh last year, we listed at $379,000 and got a full ask offer the first weekend.

Taking another trip out there next weekend to learn the areas a bit more.

Thank you all for your input.I forgot to mention that if I did decide to purchase a rental property, I would get a part-time job on the weekends beforehand so I am able to get a loan. 

There is no weekend for me.

One more thing I think you’ll get out of this is summed up by the saying “your thoughts become your realities”...If you think you can’t, you won’t...but if you think you can, you will.A little cliche but sometimes people (and even myself) need to hear things like this on the weekends when you should keep grinding away at your work!

The plan you listed will require strong determination to not spend money to go out on those weekends, spend that BAH on an new xbox, work after hours online for school, get a tattoo, splurge on a vacation after a deployment, etc.

Just did this one on a potential tenant this past weekend. 

And is it something that can be done in a weekend?

I work as an executive chef and am getting tired of 12+ hour work days, working weekends, missing family outings, and generally not having time to enjoy my family and friends. 

This is a great place to connect with people.I'd be happy to chat and lead you in the right direction.Have an excellent weekend!