@Justin Pandolfino Your choices seem worlds apart with a SFH vs an investment property.  

Could be perfect for you being an active duty diver; help sharply reduce your living costs and start giving you practical experience with landlording.

I have been reading the two books @J Scott did with BP and they are fantastic and very practical.

I am thinking about this as well and my choice is hight tech stocks or bio technology.

@Darish D.That is where insurance and attorneys comes in along with some best practices to reduce risk.  

My short list of things that I think are on the way out:LaminateGlass block backsplashVessel sinksDesk spaces built into kitchensherringbone wall papermicrowave over the rangeFaux Tuscan or Moroccan stuff (has been out for awhile but you still see it) I can only hope laminate goes away, but I don't see it as a choice of style so much as a choice of cost.

I still keep my brokers license but I don't practice and have not in years. .I have my NMLS license but I don't use it either. that's my story.

If you have any fear of this, keep practicing out loud in the mirror [pretend you are a much nicer Donald Trump!]

I didn't suggest it as being the best choice for Charles. 

There's no right or wrong way but if there's a choice and the expense is low, try it one way for a few years and if it's not working, change it.