This said, I think its very important to be aware of the surrounding areas in terms of projected growth and developments to help plan year 2,3,4, etc. 

SMLLC = You to the IRS. - You can potentially sell to an S Corp you own.

Adapting to market changes.

I’d like to leverage my savings to be able to retire early.

If you don't have MLS access it's tough to find actual rented data, however you can use apartments.com to see active listings and gauge rent comps by days on market.

Something else to be aware of - if this is a flip and was completed quickly (less than 90 days), you will need to watch out for the flipping rules with FHA. 

If you have a timeline in mind, often the best way to stick to that timing is going on market, and will allow you to use your VA loan and do all the inspections you will be required to do with that loan type.  

As the equity grows, so does the cost of the property to you. 

What I decided to do was work in what I was interested in and it led me to be an experienced real estate agent specializing in wholesaling off market properties in PA region specifically Philadelphia and surrounding areas such as Montgo, Delco etc.

People who are knowledgeable about international real estate investing are few and far between on here so I'm trying to do my best to help those who want to explore this exciting world.