I think for at least one of mine (it's been a long time) it was just a letter that my commander had to sign, basically saying I was in the military, behaving myself, and the Air Force wasn't trying to actively kick me out.

Everything else, I'd invest in assets that have the potential to appreciate in value (can be improved, are inherently scarce, etc) or generate strong future cash flows.

By this time next year, we aim to have invested in our first rental property and improved our credit, setting a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling future.I am open to any knowledge or advice anyone has to give as I am currently learning about real estate investing. 

In other words, it may not really matter.I think it is also a fine line because even if I owned multiple properties prior to getting married, if my wife did ANYTHING to help with them, property management, sweat equity improvements, etc. then it can play a role.

Playing it safe might mean walking away if the numbers can’t improve.

Or better yet, air which is just silence.I think once people realize it's not the work you do when others are looking, but the work you do when alone without needing others to know or validate you they'll go a lot, lot farther.

It lends an air of class and lasts forever.

We got bank financing for the land purchase and contributed (almost) enough cash to complete the improvements.

Address basement concerns by improving the shower usability and adding soundproofing.

Increase Your Cost Basis: Document and include the costs of significant improvements made to the property in your cost basis.