Just joined the family here at biggerpockets,Looking to just get my feet wet and start out with baby steps.Maybe try my hands at wholesaling mobile homes.Whats your though on this way to jump in feet first?

You might make 900/month on those 3 Gastonia properties that are the same price as one Harrisburg property that only cash flows 200/300 per month On the other hand, the Gastonia properties will have high turnover and the occasional drama from vacancy and/or needed repairs, that will decrease their valueLots to consider:  nothing is ever easy :)I can't imagine managing properties from across the Country. 

Being in the services will complicate your plans to hold and for that reason your best option at your age may be to buy, add sweat equity and sell when transferred.

A lot of them transfer to the same airlines and hotels.

Long story short, I've got a tired landlord that is overwhelmed and exhausted by the eviction process and being able to take the property off his hands mid-eviction could be valuable to him. 

The Title Company is issuing title insurance and they can't in good faith issue a warranty deed and the insurance without verifying this transfer.

In my opinion (and take it for what it is), a subdued hand-written letter works better.

See all the 0% balance transfer credit cards solicitation you get in the mail now days?

You could also focus on the great financial advantages of renting/down-sizing (travel more, no more yard to care for/repairs, buy an RV, visit family more)Host a senior-focused event at your facility (maybe show an uncut version of Woodstock haha) or live music, a Social Security expert speaker or Doctor to address health issues, a fund-raiser, art show, etc. and hand out flyers with a special "one month free" coupon attached Have exercise classes for seniorsWeekly bingo nightsPromote your events for free on community calendars, newspapers, seniors sections of papersPrint door hangers and get some kids to hang the door hangers at trailer parks, older communitiesEncourage your current tenants to invite friendsRent a 15-passenger bus ($50) and offer free transportation to key eventsSponsor events at senior centers in the areaCo-Sponsor service club (Rotary, Kiwanis, etc who have many senior members) eventsPut up banners and balloons when you have eventsI hope at least a few of those ideas might spark some interest.

We will look for other ways to diversify our portfolio where we don’t have to be so hands-on in the future....maybe buy into a syndication??