Worse, according to the report, women in the industry earn 10.2% less than their male colleagues.

We all four are still in the Military (I'm retiring in November this year...YAY) and have full time government careers.

Texas, would/could i end up owing taxes if I'm only residing in that state, i.e. not earning money.  

And like my dating analogy they play hard to get at first but the good ones learn how to communicate when you ask enough of the right questions (like some of what I suggested ^ about EIN etc) Also sometimes if you aren’t speaking to the sales person at a bank or lending institution you aren’t getting the full pitch... the salesman is always hungry for the sale.... there’s a $hit load of private and hard money out there, too.... the trick is, having the right conversation with as many as possible, and becoming loyal to those loyal to you - but make them earn that crap.

My wife and I are in our forties, have established careers with steady incomes, and in our second purchased home. 

As long as everything checks out I think you may be on a great track to start your real estate investing career.

We all four are still in the Military (I'm retiring in November this year...YAY) and have full time government careers.

Things like "finance a STR", "best door locks for Short term rentals", etc.From a personal standpoint, I self manage my STRs from 4.5 hours away with no issues while holding a full time career.

Keep us posted on your investment career. 

I thought it could be a regular savings account but the Chase branch in Florida said they could not do it, it has to be an account in both mine and the tenant's name so the tenant earns the interest.