I highly recommend starting with residential real estate. 

Buying a home and renting out rooms, especially in a high-demand area like Virginia Beach/Chesapeake, can be a great strategic move.Your strategy has potential, especially given the housing costs near bases and the benefits of your VA loan.

However, if you're looking for payment reliability, I'd recommend a slightly different strategy that aligns well with consistent income.Partnering with non-profit organizations that support vulnerable populations, like the Veterans Affairs or groups assisting people with developmental disabilities, could be highly beneficial.

Looking to acquire (initially) small, 2-4 properties outside of CA; focus on low-tax, high growth markets (e.g.

Im willing to find a risky play with high cashflow.

it’s just weed, long as they paying the rent on time. blaze up. it’s a part of business, i don’t mind it. if it was something else, i would be highly concerned. like you have to vacate concerns. 

But entry level , and labor jobs generally speaking dont have high enough pay .

Any input on a number you use to create a high level estimate to finish a basement based on square footage?

If your State law allows it, you can ask for 2 month security deposit if you think they may become high risk or you can simple move onto the next application.regarding the mortgage in question and monthly debt payments?

On another note qualified accounts can be great but you have a pension which really changes your dynamics compared to the majority of the population so you need to factor that too.