I would go for TIPs.

Also - any tips on regulation regarding doing work to siding/porches which have tenants in the property?

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Any do's and don't you have learned or any tips you have for someone thinking about investing and possibly house hacking in the area.Thank you in advance!

There is great mortgage math you should know and if you use this tip as a rule you will always know how your purchasing decisions affect your DTI, and why you should almost never get joint financing with your spouse ever again.Mortgage Math works like this. 

Thus, my question -- is there anything out there at a medium to high level that just cuts to the chase and talks about such things and give tips and suggestions on best practices, do this before doing that etc ? 

I have made a couple of videos about this on my YouTube channel about this very thing because it happens all the time.

Regardless of the size and type of retail property, below are some considerations and tips to consider when evaluating your next retail investment.Types of Uses Matter More than EverOver the last five years, the growth of e-commerce has forced the retail industry to evolve significantly.

All tips and advice are welcome!

However, because you have a little bit of time in the military and may not have the flexibility to go to meet ups right now, I highly recommend using YouTube to help you learn in the meantime.