A few quick tips:Run your numbers – Flip for a profit by factoring in renovation costs, holding costs, and market trends in the area.Line up financing early – If you're using a VA loan, it's great for long-term holds, but for a flip, hard money or private lenders might fit better.Build your team – Lean on your local contacts (family, friends, or contractors) to be your boots on the ground.

Likely, the entrance barrier is not that high but the leaning curve is pretty steep. 

I have been leaning towards LTR with my education, but STR seems to make sense in the scenario. 

It's convenient because they live on-site.

Thanks @Chris Seveney that's where I am leaning as well, keep it clean because I don't think its possible to revalue 50% assets that I buy and keep mine at same basis.

My average price point sale is about $1.3m on my own so it was a smarter move to make less overall money, but to have a lean system to operate and not manage and try to help agents anymore in that way.Hopping into every forum I post on to have a go at me is very embarrassing for you.

Side note, she was able to get into this property for just under $13k and we we're able to negotiate the seller putting in a new AC unit as well as paying a $7000 invoice to a contractor to replace the roof.Moreover, if your credit is solid, I'd opt toward a 5% down conventional loan if you're leaning toward the 3.5% down FHA route.

Well I'll say If you prioritize speed and convenience, selling to a wholesaler might be the better option.

We can debate it here at our convenience, not much to debate though.

Find out what is motivating them and lean in on that.