Just remember that wholesaling is much tougher than all the gurus make it seem to be, but not impossible at all if you create the right systems and understand, when you are new, that you are solving problems, not throwing cash.

Right now I am aiming to do two houses a year but could always throw in a partner to do more with! 

(As I write all of that, I think Option 2 would be better, but throwing it out there for those with more experience).

Everyone will tell you it’s great to get started early, or you can just move after a year, but in the current environment in our region the rent your property will generate after you move out will likely be less than your mortgage, if you are tied to the area and feel confident you want to stay in whatever property you buy for 3-5 years go for it, if you want flexibility rent and throw that money into and index fund. 

Preparing Your Property:For a military audience, focus on durability and convenience.

City's with radical liberals in power like to throw unenforceable laws on the books.

I see investors all over the country making 30%+ cash-on-cash return, BUT there are also people throwing money out of the window.

You pay for what it is... not for what it should be or could be.Later PalRogI did throw out a general offer just to try.

If your problems were really caused by an unexpected ac failure (can’t believe your realtor didn’t get seller to throw in a home warranty.) and not lifestyle.

Throw in that you can dramatically increase the value of the property once you show consistent rent rolls much higher than when the space was used for LTR, and you have a big win.