With current events, your move makes perfect sense.

It feels like a huge risk at the time, and you spend so much time worrying what will happen if it doesn’t work out perfectly.

You have 10 years on me, so you are in a perfect position to really get your REI portfolio started and have it flourish over your time in the military.

This is a perfectly legitimate strategy, especially if you're happy with your day job and are a relatively high earner.

Instead, 1) I'd look through old posts2) Determine what RI strategies are available3) Decide which ones interest me4) Match my time/skill set against various strategies to select one5) Learn all about it6) take action when the time comesHere's an article to help you further:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/86621-six-steps-approach-to-getting-started-in-real-estate

@Dan L.Every bank is going to have you sign a personal guaranty which means if the LLC fails they go after you and your other assets including your LLC’sSecondly if you mix and match personal with your LLC then having an LLC is pointless as it will get pierced like an ear.

But I'm looking to nab one soon - I'm in the perfect market for affordable STRs in the FL panhandle.  

I have a buyer who’s looking for a rental property which is perfect..the purchase price for the rental property is 118k I’ll be putting it under contract.

New ceramic tile throughout the home, and matching granite countertops in all baths.

Built in 2018, not a perfect rental, but I think it would rent decently in this market, and provide a little cash flow each month.