We are near a military base which I work at so I know I can rent them quickly and pretty much know I will get paid each month.condo fees are 180.00 a month there.

VA loans allow low/no down payments and are assumable and are available to members of the military. 

Well, that I may have been a gypsy, a mercenary or in the military but that's beside the point. 

I also declined a military guy who wanted me to put "quiet hours" and "laundry hours" in my lease.

I live in the Bay Area but prefer markets with well diversified industries- 5 or more different industries such as education, financial, technology, military, etc.

In Texas, though, we have picked brick houses (to avoid messing about with painting or repairing siding), 3/2 houses in nice school districts and... in the oil patch, and near a military base. 

In you're price range, if you look for a 3-4 bed, 2-3 bath, you should be able to rent it out no problem when you leave, as that area of town is also in highest demand for our military renters (not everyone has an investment mindset).

Anyone wants to meet to discuss wholesaling, I have an office on military between hcpoluxo and gateway ;)

Please tell me more about the military VA Benefits and how it relates to your deal.

@Pavel Redko I'm separating from the military and looking into potential careers around the industry Home inspection, Appraizer, property manager, contractor  etc.