I'd also throw in our flooring company who we're a big fan of: Evergreen Flooring in Overland Park.

You have to live somewhere.Don’t throw away getting a good investment because you can’t yet scale to number two.

Most folks have W2's, kids, and a family life to worry about too.I spent 5 years building my team in Detroit and there were many moments where we (wife and I) wanted to throw in the towel. 

Some of the folks who buy higher end properties on here would have new guys believe your going to be going to the property everyday breaking up fights throwing people out of windows and getting stabbed when you collect rent lol .

With my equity I could easily get  the down payment for a rental, as well as I qualify for the VA loan, and would like to take advantage of that.I guess my question is should I focus on just one strategy, or should I just do whatever the market throws my way, whether its a rental or a flip.

They are unlikely to read it and then they'll lose it or throw it out.I created a one-page document with important information.

Why throw away carry over deductions...??

Throw in your balance into a mortgage calculator and see what it looks like amortized over 30 years at say 7.5 percent. 

What I love about Philadelphia is that it's home to so many great colleges and universities that are all a stones throw away from each other.

When I see places like that I get tempted to throw up a door to divide the living spaces and make a couple of units out of the one.