We sold the house quite quickly at a reasonable profit.Lessons learned?

Seems like “Vegas” attracts the less than honest hustlers  

I emphasized the quick closing timeline and my ability to pay cash via hard money financing to strengthen my offer.

Going through my real estate journey I have learned a lot, I am 24, a veteran and a graduate from Temple University,I started with aspirations of investing on a property and making a quick flip.My problem lied with fear of failing, my capital and my savings.I decided I wanted to learn the real estate market and know the ins and outs before I would make a bold choice on buying my first real estate home.

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

I likely purchased this property too quickly as it was the 4th property we toured and we didn't negotiate on asking price as the house was previously under contract and my agent advised against lowering.

If I keep doing the same strategy, putting more money down upfront, I will generate more cashflow now but am delaying how quickly I can purchase houses. 

@Jordyn Ohs Assuming your heloc is re-advanceable and the rate is higher than your mortgage, I would suggest you pay your HELOC down as quickly as possible with any cash flow from the properties.

The property has an amazing creek canyon (attached photo) is 5 miles from all the major attractions to Yosemite, and 7 miles from a lake.

They usually sell for a really attractive price because investment property financing is (obviously) difficult, somewhat limiting the buyer pool to owner-operator small business owners (who in turn are typically great clients, as well).