We just receive one paycheck with all allowances including food, housing, flight pay, any other incentive pay etc.  

Going down Midwest/South has similar trends.Employment is high, and at least the Downtown and food scenes are becoming slightly more bearable

As you may recall, I have some tenants moving out that cooked extensive Indian food which tends to linger a bit more due to all the amazing yummy spices.Can you recommend a good carpet cleaner and maybe the same or separate company to give the house that new house smell?

@Brad Patterson I want to give you some food for thought.

food all free was off the charts good.people have all sorts of amenities who work there you would never have to buy food  at least during the week breakfast lunch dinner snacks.. its also like a nice resort and spa... what a place.

Amongst friends and living in a community with more personal space, diverse economy, access to travel (roads / airports) and strong local culture (food / entertainment / socialization).

Notes done right do not have expenses in 20 years you will need to replace all major systems in that rental to have any value.just food for thought..  

If you are up for slight delayed gratification and want to invest safely, especially at a  current market high, I believe my way will always win :-)Just a food for thought.  

Just basic things like a truck, fuel, food, hotel going to add up...

forget about real estate all together use your 100k and buy a business that you can run and make 30 to 75k a year in.a food cart  coffee cart any number of small business that you can purchase for 100k.. you will do something for income and you will make far more money being your own boss than any rental will Ever bring you.