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 </figure>Dear Dave,I’m single, and I’ll be a pilot in the military for
the next 10 years. I’m also debt-free, have a fully funded emergency fund, and
I’m saving 15% of my income for retirement. After my military days are over, I
plan to work as a commercial pilot. I’ve done the math, and I have about
$20,000 a year to give, have fun with and build wealth. My question is about
wealth building. When it comes to rental properties, I know you don’t like the
idea of a long-distance landlord. Being in the military, there’s a good chance
I’ll move around a bit. What should I do?&nbsp;
RachelDear Rachel,First, thank you for your service to our country. And,
wow! You’re in a tremendous position financially and career-wise. You’ve got a
great future ahead of you as a pilot in the military and after, plus
you’ve followed my plan item by item. You’ve got so many options, and you can
make a difference in your community and in the lives around you right now by <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/give-a-little-until-you-can-give-a-lot">giving.</a> When it comes to wealth building, I hope you’ve
already taken advantage of the TSP, or Thrift Savings Plan, which is kind of
the military version of the 401(k). For wealth building beyond that, I’d get
with a good investment pro—one with the heart of a teacher—and dive into some
growth stock mutual funds. You could have a lot of money piled up just by the
end of your military career. Who knows? You may even be able to <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/mortgage-questions">buy
a nice home</a> with cash when you leave the service.
Beyond that, you may be able to settle into some real estate and pay cash for
those investments. You are one cool, smart lady, Rachel. Congratulations
on setting yourself up for a wonderful life—one where you can live and
give like no one else!—DaveDave Ramsey is CEO of
Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The
Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600
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