Are you prioritizing short-term gains over long-term wealth?

You have to see huge appreciation to see any gain. 

Seller financing rarely has access to the credit system.

Real estate is basically an income producing and or capital gain producing investment.  

Then based on zoning access go after the location with the greatest potential first.On google earth count the doors. 

And if you convert it to a rental you’ll be facing a $200k taxable gain. 

Day traders are not exempt unless they elect mark-to-market (MTM) accounting, which eliminates wash sale tracking but taxes gains as ordinary income.To manage taxes, track trades closely, avoid overlapping purchases, or consider MTM election if trading actively.

As I continue to gain more knowledge, I am intrigued by the opportunities that real estate investing can afford while on active duty. 

You may need an asset partner to help you with a few flips so you have full access to financing. 

But your main killers; road access, water access, fire hydrants, flood plain, storm sewers, Storm ponds, road surface requirements, etc.