Bryan ReidI too am B&H  and risk factors ( at lease for MFU(5+) ) are:interest rate fluctuations (these are always ARMS)vacancies & break-even point (how many start generating red ink)Local Code compliance impact (in 2016 Calif has to have all street addresses illuminated, extra CapEx)FMR fluctuations (aka 2008 environment)bad debt ratios (how often your screening fails to avoid UD actions)

When you talk to them you will need to show that you can bring something to the table that they don't have and need, whether it is a lower maintenance costs, peace of mind, more structured and legal protections, better communications, etc.

AND if you feel comfortable in that military environment for the next decade (or so).

We will be holding a meeting will be where everyone can surround themselves in a learning environment and great networking!

I agree with you I did try the corporate environment for a while and it was not for me.

So you'll really be cramping your tax savings and inheriting a lot of brain damage from multiple calendars to manage in an environment where it's going to be competitive to get what you want anyway.Some will mention a reverse exchange an it could certainly help the logistics but again the expense will cut deeply into your tax savings.You could try to find a seasoned investor who would give you a contingency for sales of your old houses.  

That's the math.Mom and Dad (conservative like mine would be) suggest the peace of being debt-free.  

Until late, the low interest rate environment and monetary stimulus allowed for the compression of cap rates.

Andrews next.I've attended one property investor workshop in Melbourne just to get in the environment.

Now remember that Miami is a high priced environment that moves quickly, so I want to make sure this is the right move for me.