; )Jon, I do have other things to do besides BP, like the implementation of strategic planning to combat Ebola, assist the Kurds with tactical support against ISIL, advise NASA on how, at this point, to resupply the Space Station, all while I'm writing RE and note investing books to practically give away, then making sure my accountant gets all the information he needs and, to top it off, get ready for Christmas.......well, there's only so much I can accomplish, man, even for me!

Since we are building a spec house in San Clemente, CA, within a mile to the beach and Metrolink station, I was curious about the potential it would have as a VR (Vacation Rental) and pulled this off both VRBO and Airbnb for the summer months, and whether it would make sense for an investor.

A decade ago, this company publicized their efforts:http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/200...http://articles.latimes.com/2004/jul/25/realestate...In 2003, I started a similar strategy in Denver, and was able to acquire over 40 homesites in Overland, near the Evans Light Rail Station.  

I am hoping to do this at our next duty station if the location is conducive.

Purchase price: $552,000 1904 Craftsman on a street that dead ends into a park, right next to the future light rail station.

Purchase price: $552,000 1904 Craftsman on a street that dead ends into a park, right next to the future light rail station.

Smart to invest in the areas you two are stationed.

Be sure to read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing to help you get started.Also -be sure to setup some keyword alerts - especially for "College Station" so you can jump into local conversations.See you around the forums!

There is a metro station, New Carrollton, I believe which allows for a fairly straightforward commute.

For example, having a rental right outside a train station might be worth more than a rental 5 blocks away from the train.