Hello BP Team,Throughout my decade long Military career I've seen dozens of friends unwillingly forced into the role of landlord or end up writing a check for thousands of dollars, $12,000 in one scenario, to sell their primary residence after they completed their service (ETS), retirement, or forced to move out of state (PCS)?

@Chris Witt this is why most sellers are forced to cover the cost of major defects when found in an inspection.

The seller is open to owner financing due to not having to pay all of the capital gains tax at once, but rather pay it over the life of the loan to me.I would essentially be leading him to believe that he would be able to pay the taxes over a period of 10 years, and then turn around and force him to pay the taxes in full 6-12 months later when I refinance.

As for my story, I'm a retired Air Force intel analyst, former youth pastor, and current program manager in Bedford, MA.

However, in practically every jurisdiction, you are not forced to belong to the S8 program.

I am an Air Force vet, so a VA loan on one would be a nice way to start.

Looking for "C" ish property. 

Hi @James Judd, I'm in the Air Force and also read countless hours about real estate investing on Biggerpockets on my last deployment.

If you wanted to forcefully remove them / their belongings you'd need to file an eviction like with any other tenant.

Over time, you will become more well rounded in different aspects and gravitate towards being more of a “Jack of all trades, master of none”, and be able to know what a fully complete and proper result looks like (if you delegate you can have a fully hands on high standard) and the more you learn, the more you can cut expenses if you have the time :).Cons:1.