Thank you Kyle, I appreciate your good advice and thank you for your help.

Sounds like you a have a very well thought out plan.

Finally, and this is going to sound zen-ish, but there's also value in doing nothing.

Quote from @Sofia Komrskova: That sounds like a bad idea.

The VA loan with the BRRRR strategy sounds like a solid path, especially for building equity without leaving your area.

Obviously tough to give advice based on minimal info and no info on your personal situation.

Has anyone done something like this before and has insight/tips/advice?

In the meantime, I would like to gain experience through employment with an existing real estate or property management company.Is there anyone out there that can provide me with some good advice/guidance as to the best and most practical route to achieve that goal?

But it sounds like you have some experience too...

I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.