Because I trained my tenants to call me ahead of time with issues and confront the issue, instead of lying or avoiding them, that is exactly what my tenant that could not pay the rent did.

"Purchase price is usually locked-in ahead of time.

Just go ahead and assume everything will need a permit!

If you buy right, and rehab yourself, you’ll be way ahead of the game.

I am using this time to learn and network so, like Beardy Brandon said, when things get better I will be a few miles ahead!

Additionally, if you are looking for some other good FB groups for military/veteran real estate investors, send me a message and I'll share the links(will get taken down if posted here), might get straight to the source of someone who's done this in Guam.

Just as a heads up though in case you decide to pursue if it falls out of contract the unit mix is as follows: 3 BR 2-floor apartment in the front of the house, 1-br unit in the back lower floor, 1-br unit back upper floor.

Calvin thought he might start marking once, I set him straight on that in short order.

I'm not scared to ask for help and I'm certainly a straight shooter and don't act like I know everything.

@Corey Stevens Without knowing your market at all, if it is an area that people actually want to live (as opposed to being forced to live in) if the rent payments are covering your mortgage payment when purchasing a triplex then I think you are ahead of the game.