To set the stage, I am currently active duty military with a family.

Your 50yo self will thank you for setting up a financially comfortable glide path into retirement. 

From there set your short term and long term goals.2.

The key is really in location (close to campus and public transport), setting clear lease terms, and sometimes even renting by the room instead of one lease for the whole house.

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You can have a conversation first, then run a tenant screening, set up the lease, collect deposit and move in fees. 

We are still working out exactly what the exit strategy for me will be, and we are working with a Real Estate attorney to make sure everyone is protected as best as possible.Where I could use some support is finding a lender that will do a joint VA loan with a non-veteran, non-occupant. 

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That’s exactly why I ended up in Columbus, Ohio after moving from Portland in 2020.

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