We lived in our Oceanside rental for 2ish years before renting it out while my husband was stationed at Camp Pendleton and it has been awesome for us newbies.

This area, on and around Mission St is so conveniently located to the train station and everything else Montclair has to offer but its just too "hood" for me.

Here's a gem from the Section 8 bible:Go to the police station that patrols the street you want to purchase on.

I am an active duty Marine station in California.

We were stationed in the UK for a large part of our investing career and recently relocated back to the States. 

However, I want to make sure you are also considering using your VA loan to purchase a primary residence or small multi-family at your next duty station (with the intent to turn it into a rental when you PCS again/move out/decide to house hack).

My son is currently stationed there.

Depending on where you are stationed and the market there, it can be challenging (not impossible) to find properties that make a good investment.

I'm looking for an investor-friendly agent in the College Station, TX area.  

If you have the ability to work remotely - check us out in College Station.