While that is not insignificant, it is far less than some feared prior to the BRAC recommendations, and quite a bit less than other major posts suffered (like nearly 30% of the troop strength at Fort Benning, GA).Empirically, investor interest in Killeen was pretty tepid prior to the announcement.  

neighborhood location to community amenities (shops, major highways, schools, etc.)?

Beware of dividing lines like major roads, railroads, streams, strips of empty land, city or county lines, etc.

Hey Ryan,I saw this article on Moneywatch about Pro American Football Player Ryan Broyles and thought it may be of interest.http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nfl-player-ryan-b...It basically details how he understands the value of money, lives on $5000.00 a month and invests the majority of his money for the future. 

Over the weekend I started driving around the area in which I live, and was honestly a but shocked by how many properties I came across that were either vacant or in a major state of disrepair.  

My major worry is the default on my record...that is what I have heard can prevent someone from getting a loan

My thought on that is if I can find PM for properties like this, then the only major concerns I would have is vacancy and repair/maint cost?

I've driven by the place and the building itself seems to be in good shape, might need to get painted but, no major strucural damage. 

Hi all, My husband and I have been looking to buy a duplex where we can occupy one of the units and rent the other, but I have some reservations on what otherwise seems like a great property and wanted to get your thoughts. 1- There are about 70 registered sex offenders in the zip code, the overwhelming majority of whom have been involved with children under the age of 14.

@Ronald HarrisVA Loans are probably the safest way to invest with no money down that I can think of.There are a few caveats that I know of though, nothing major but:1.