Dealing with brick foundations, homes built in the 1800s, was the biggest challenge we encountered.

I believe the comma is placed for Indian currencyFor that much to cash flow it has to be in midwest or a nice reno that will be hard to find if youre not local without connections right, that's why I'm very confused cause I don't know anything about the U.S and Kansas City except a little bit about loans but the biggest minus point in India is that there is no 1031 exchange.

These were three of the biggest selling points during showings.

I definitely recommend that you get networking as that seems to be the biggest thing you're missing. 

By the way, what has been the biggest issue between spotting the subject seller and striking a deal with the owner (if you have gotten that far yet)?

This is not a "I read it on the internet..." topic. 

I’m not quite in a spot where I’m ready to begin investing, we still have some ducks to get lined up (paying off the last of our debt is the biggest one.

Looking at various posts on internet it is suggested to open one in your home state.

My biggest concerns are that I won't have time to attend to an issue at the property if I'm deployed or am unavailable to leave my next duty station to come back and deal with whatever problem arises.

This creates a barrier to entry for me and lowers it for someone who can qualify for the FHA loan.The biggest issue with the FHA loan is you have to pay PMI and you also have to live in it for 1 year.