Ideally, I’d like to buy a SFH or small multi unit with a VA loan where we can buy at a discount or force appreciation with some renovations while living there to gain equity quickly, then rent it out or sell when we move.Any advice on some areas with a reasonable commute to the Naval Station, good schools and low crime?

As a result the EBITA (earnings before interest taxes amortization) multiplier for selling/valuing a brokerage shop is VERY low (compared to a buying a manufacturing company for example). 

Originally posted by @Vick Galu:@David Waddleton what areas are you thinking of investing in currentlyWell I'm looking for anywhere in USA with low property tax, population growth, low unemployment rate under $100k etc.

Reasonably low property taxes

My goal with this approach is to use lower living expenses to improve my day job cash flow and begin house hacking where market values are low enough for me to "start small".In the spirit of collaboration, I'd love to take this chance to share the latest draft of my emerging investment strategy for feedback.My "Why" and CF Goal:I love not working for someone else, and I'd love to travel without someone counting my days out of office.

However, from what I understand,  it will be difficult to find a lawyer with such a low amount.  

Its much better to lose $100-$200 a month on a property because rent is low, than it is to lose your entire mortgage payment, insurance, tax, maintenance, etc because the property is vacant. 

@Wayne Brooks hoping you are right maybe @Jerel Ehlert can shed some light on what you are stating and agree. 

but for your own, personal, investment and DD purposes, I agree an analysis like what you describe can be helpful on the LOW end in a heated market.  

It looks much better and you managed to keep the costs low.