If there are medical bills, or something similar causing the lower score, I'd let that slide. 

QuickBooks Online is just a better version of Wave, in my eyes, and I have 6 years Experience with it. 

Figure out how many dogs & spaces you need to cover the load, plus some growth, don't forget taxes and medical.

If AI automates semi driving, eye surgery, flipping hamburgers, next Beatles song, next Louis L’Amor Sackett book, that will be the same as automating picking cotton, cutting hay for horses, splitting firewood for locomotives, or filling street lamps with whale oil every night, etc.  

Working with an investor-friendly agent who also owns rentals, and who partners daily with property managers and contractors, gives you the most eyes on the ground.

Aside from downpayment, you want to have a solid emergency fund in place, something that can cover unexpected repairs, vacancies, or any other random costs that pop up.I’d also recommend saving more than you think you'll need and keeping a close eye on your expenses.

Those books are definitely some eye openers!

Three of my rooms are rented to medical students.

I’d recommend keeping an eye on neighborhoods near universities or hospitals rental demand stays solid there year-round.

But it does sound like there are good opportunities near those military bases, so keep an eye on those as you grow your funds and figure out what you want to do.As you get deeper into real estate, always keep the tax strategy in mind.