The cash flow situation typically improves every year (great Recession excluded).Get a property no more than 15 minutes drive from SDSU. 

It is important that we work together to sustain cleanliness and good housekeeping and keep the premises looking nice.

Any time you drive to automate you have to deal with the garbage that bad realtors put into the MLS for rental units which sacrifices accuracy to save time. 

@Alyssa De Los Santos We hire "bird dogs" to build up our driving for dollar list, most of them are uber drivers or delivery men.

For investment purchases the classic scenario is "20% down" due to an LTV of 80% but if a bidding war drives the price up to $20k higher than appraised value, the 20% down is now 20% plus $20k cash requirement in addition to closing costs. 

We like to see a growing population and civilian jobs within reasonable driving distance of the bases in the area.

If you go down that path, spend some money to have an agent or lawyer review the paperwork to make sure everything is in line.Another option to consider is to drive through the neighborhoods you want to live in and scout out properties you would be interested in.

When I drive up and down the streets of the neighborhood, I see an unbelievable amount of rehab going on, and very few of the properties have the permit sign the city provides that is supposed to be visibly posted on the front of the house. 

or drive-by?

I personally do not invest anywhere I wouldn't drive to with my kids.