• Any tips for maximizing house hacking opportunities in this area?

I can say that with Phoenix, a multitude of opportunities can be in store for you if you invest in their market, network, or even just want to get familiar with it.What type of real estate are you into: fix & flips, buy & hold, multi-family, or something else?

For anyone wanting to learn, we have opportunities to work with us and learn the ins and outs of how to to set up and run MTRs at scale. 

In real estate, that would look like some solid LTR and maybe commercial tenantsThat being said, there are still many opportunities in STR in many areas.  

Those are opportunities for experienced investor but you're not experienced.

"Leverage infill opportunities"...

Most property management companies are licensed realtors with extensive experience working with investors and providing valuable insights into their local market. 

I have 25 others that I have read and are valuable.

Our market is somewhat shifting, but it is still showing signs of thriving, with many opportunities for growth. 

Your VA loan will be crucial to your real estate investing growth, especially since it affords you the potential opportunity to own more than one property, depending on your overall allotment.For active military personnel, that conundrum of where to invest and where you will end up is always part of the issue that sometimes causes analysis paralysis so it's great you have one in VA Beach already.