Hello @Marquez RobinsonAlthough your time with the Army was cut short, myself and many Americans are grateful for your service.Your level of awareness (especially at a young age) is a huge plus in your situation.

Working within your wife's comfort level is important.

Try some out and see what your comfort level is with them....

Massive mixed-use community promises new level of density, amenities south of AustinThe project is slated to have about 2,500 residences, 150,000 square feet of retail space, 250,000 square feet of offices and 35 acres of parkland and trailsNotable here that the corridor between Austin and San Antonio is gaining attention for long term prospects.  

This is where you take a split-level home or a home with a walk-out basement and put up a wall and a kitchen/kitchenette in the basement to create two separate units. 

It is up to your comfort level, research you've done, team established and finding the right deal.

Open floor plan on the first level.

Maybe he reached the level of equity that he would need to happily retire, wants to find a more passive investment, etc.

He is not the best landlord and has legal issues with his tenants at the moment.THE SITUATION:  We had been having a leak in our 2nd story unit of a 3 level townhouse. 

People from all areas of Real Estate are encouraged to come regardless of experience level.