I've got a couple of potential ideas for you but it depends on your goals and objectives.Also TYFYS, I'm Army NG myself and I started similarly as you did! 

Hello @Cindy Ng!

Quote from @Anthony Ng: I just started with them.

The trades didn't pay as well back then so after high school I got an associate of liberal arts ( auto repair ase certification) then continued learn in ng took hydraulic system repair and building pumps included and until an injury in2003 was a journey iron working doing structural installing commercial doors where they originally were not designed to be .always running my own side home repair business and taking any chance to learn anything new or a better way to do things because I feel if you aren't moving forward you are  stagnating .I wanted to just say thank you for accepting me and I am grateful for any and all recommendations,tips or critiques as I strive to become the best version of myself I can .

Quote from @Alex Ng: I’m about to purchase 10 units seller finance.

@Lawrence Ng There certainly are, but rental losses affect everyone differently depending on income level, level of participation in the activity, other investments, etc.

Rich Ng So what you're saying is, if you go section 8 try to find a tenant with a 25% contribution?

Quote from @Alan Ng: I would be interested to hear others' experience as well.

@Shaun Ng i own a title company in MI - and i am sure we could help you if you were here however, if VA is an attorney state then you can get help from a title attorney otherwise chat with a title company. 

Quote from @Alex Ng: I plan to purchase a property with an executory contract.