So depending on if your stationed CONUS and soon to ETS I would recommend you follow this exit strategy.

It’s a beauty. over 100 years old. very nice community. grocery store, library, sheriff station nearby.

Meaning commercial could be everything from junk yard to gas station or even retail storefront, but some of those, like junk yard, are usually prohibited or restricted to certain commercial zones or criteria.

.- Called not only the city but the local fire station to get two solutions going for the street shut off.- Had a clear and working floor drain in the property - really never had more than a stream of water because of this. no standing water at all.- Had an electronic deadbolt on the unit to get access when the tenant was not there, and to give anyone access that had needed it to repair.Things I will be putting in place after this - - Having a go to plumber with emergency capabilities. 

Repeat the Strategy (with Intent)**The VA loan can technically only be used for one property at a time, BUT:You can finance into a conventional loan later and then reuse the VA loan on a second home.This is a great way to build a small portfolio over time, especially if you're moving duty stations often. **4.

Each market is different but here in College Station,  I had 0 traction on VRBO and cancelled after a few months.

I'm a realtor, investor and own a construction company located in College Station, Tx.

I have recently been stationed within the Miami, FL area and know that this is not a location for a new investor.

Crap only flows downhill and lift stations can run 250 to 2 mil.. same with water you need certain fire flows.. where is the power ..

I updated the bathrooms, added a game room, an indoor griddle/breakfast station, decorated with beach theme (it's by the ocean), replaced the roof, added an HVAC, added all new flooring, resurfaced the pool, poured new concrete in the backyard, created an area for a fire table, bought furniture for outdoor dining, and much more.