Now, since it is my first I'm sure he'll figure out I'm new in the RE game. may be disadvantage?

Some of the disadvantages are that you could possibly get stuck with a unit full of tires, or some other undesirable items that you have to get rid of.

Not providing washer and dryer puts me at a competitive disadvantage in my market.

The goal is eventually to make enough that I can comfortably travel and explore the world at will (just got back from a 4 week trip to Eastern Europe), without having to worry about what to do for work.In terms of disadvantages, it's easy to feel intimidated as a beginning investor who owns no property in one of the hottest and expensive real estate markets in the world and has very little savings.

Any specific advantages/disadvantages of doing that as opposed to a traditional VA lender?

The disadvantage would be only acquiring about half as many properties in a given period of time, and therefore increasing my cash flow (approximately) half as much. 

I don't think being held to a "higher standard" is a disadvantage because your are supposed to be a business professional as a realtor. 

All have varying advantages and disadvantages.3.  

What are the advantages/disadvantages of doing it this way?

Advantages-lower maintenance -lower insurance Disadvantage -condo fees-less appreciation than SFHLet's say you buy 10 condos, and paying $300/month condo fees.