These professionals can provide valuable insights and help you navigate the complexities of real estate investing.Research the market: Start by researching different markets across the country to identify areas with strong rental demand, affordable property prices, and potential for appreciation.

Less than the Bar Exam (Although the material might be easier, or maybe not :-) 

A growing population indicates a healthy real estate market with potential for appreciation.2) Waterfront Properties: Cape Coral is a waterfront community with over 400 miles of navigable canals.

Any thoughts and suggestions as I navigate what seems to be an obstacle as a new wholesaler?

Make sure they have several so they can help you navigate through issue that will certainly come up. 

Wishing you and your mom all the best in navigating this difficult life challenge.

Then the test is a bear in Cali, only 12% pass rate...harder than Bar Exam.

However, your situation—having a full VA loan, ample savings, and a pre-approval in a competitive range—puts you in a strong position to navigate these challenges.Given your circumstances and goals, buying a home could indeed be a way to build equity for yourself rather than paying rent that contributes to someone else's mortgage.

So this makes the bar to entry much lower obviously.

It appears that the advice you are seeking should be coming from, in part, a real estate attorney who can navigate the issues you are dealing with (especially in light of the consequences across the ocean).