The last time a troop reduction was even mentioned, lawmakers on both sides of the border put the kibosh on it reeeal quick.Regardless of what the state/national economy does, service members on military bases get paid the 1st and the 15th, guaranteed.The DoD long ago implemented measures to reduce the impact on local economies during troop deployments, meaning gone are the days of a "mass exodus" of soldiers during deployments.

What do I need to do to reduce my liability and cover my interests?

Foreclosure/REO inventory (this is mainly 18301/18360 zips) has reduces from 300 for 2016 to on track to be around 90 in 2017.

It is ok to be scared and have anxiety but don't let it overcome you.

Also keep in mind that when you have higher priced rents those could potentially take longer only because the potential tenant base is significantly reduced!

I also have 15 year mortgages on those two properties, so even if I "add" to my debt on some months, I am reducing principal and gaining equity substantially each month as well.

I closed on a little bungalow (1060sqft) in East of downtown end of September of 2016 Started the rehab in October and finished by end of November, against all odds and suggestions listed the property end of November (typically the market is slow in December, and to reduce DOM people tend to hold on to their properties till new year) and within first week of listing received a full offer on asking price and closed on the house on the second week of January.Lessons Learned:1.

The cash flow has been reduced a bit by the recent interest rate hikes, but it is still about 7% return .

In many deals (mine included) anything over the pref is a return OF capital and reduces the capital balance of the investor but NOT the % ownership. 

A little anxiety is fine and helpful but honestly you don't need a coach for what you are proposing.