- That seems the cleanest way, but isn’t the most convenient because getting that cash altogether again isn’t easy (because I’ve spent most of my cash!)

Convenient Location to their Hospital(s)2.

Hey everyone, I am a 20 y/o active duty member currently stationed overseas and would appreciate some advice.I have been doing some research on real estate investing and it seems like turnkeys or REITs would be the most convenient approach.Which of the two options would be ideal considering I will be overseas for awhile? 

Im leaning towards GAREIA, but I need to do more research.   

Focusing on the forced appreciation/rent lift  will be new territory for me so I'm going to lean heavily on the community. 

I would start with the most convenient places to you and branch out from there.

It's actually in the Countryside Neighborhood, which is about 15 minutes from Dulles International Airport, has good schools, convenient places to shop etc.The main reasons we're considering selling are:To potentially roll this into another property investment in a different market (although we'd be completely new to this market and it's an unknown)To take advantage of the hot market since it's appreciated a good amountNot sure how much more a townhouse could appreciate vs. a SFH (although just looking at TH in Alexandria or Burke - they're about $100K higher than ours - so I guess it still could appreciate further).The reasons to hold would be:Future appreciationHigher Cash Flow with Rent IncreasesWe're in a growing market and since it's in the suburbs - a potential place for more folks to flock this wayFrom a long-term investor's standpoint - appreciation may just win in the long haulWow, to be honest now am leaning more toward holding . . . especially since most of the previous opinions I had were strictly from an agent's perspective.

I made the mistake of hiring PMs that also had their own in-house maintenance crew because I thought it would be convenient.

I'm a newbie investor, but am leaning towards a buy/hold or AirBnB model.

We are leaning towards going for it since buyers look for that but reworking the existing cabinetry to save on that end.Thanks a million for your advice, all!