they talk about something i've been thinking a lot about, which is converting EQUITY into cash flow. 

I have only had something like this crop up once.

I could have decreased my LTV to something like 58% instead of 75%, but then I would have left 10s of thousands in the deal just to break even, which isn't a good COCROI.

I would like to see if I can put the money that I have put a side for investment property into a REIT and then when I retire from the military, would it be possible to do something like an 1031 exchanges into an investment property.

Less money down means more money that can go into your rehab/stock market (I'm assuming you will make more than 5-7%).2) Low payment focus: If you prioritize stability of lower payments and are risk adverse, putting more money down is something to seriously consider.

George for something that goes for under 200 a night.

I'm fine if this is something I can do on my own, but I also want to ensure that I'm fully compliant because......IRS.

Is this something they will be fixing?

This is something that a buyer/tenant can afford in their monthly payment due to the low cost of a trailer ($40k) seems pretty typical out here for a double wide of roughly 1600 square feet.  

I am very confused about whether it is best to pay cash (which I would not have to borrow) and then do delayed financing , get a DSCR loan, or something else.