Maybe, just maybe, you can hang around long enough to say no to enough songs, to enough opportunities, you reach the rare air of becoming expert in a certain niche, industry, market and skill.

@Aaron Mazzrillo my claim that California will crash was not pulled out of thin air.

I’m actually interested in short term honestly Air bnb arbitrage was highly recommended for me to start off.

I'd suggest you weed out the ones that don't fit your end goal and schedule.Rentals and Air bnb seem to be the most common routes for investors in your situation.

Do they have central air?

We have several Air Force bases here, so lots of military looking.

You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.

Should I put my trust in sophisticated tools like Air-DNA, or keep it simple with Excel and Airbnb data? 

Primary residence’s can still air bnb but this property will now be non-owner occupied. 

I’m active duty Air Force with less than 12 months before retirement!