We are ready to continue investing and are interested in traditional financing but want to learn more about Subject To and private equity and other creative financing methods. 

Huntsville, AL, showed—and continues to show—strong appreciation.

5K rent seems cheap for the area so I would continue with that.

I think they will continue to see success in their niche but they should be careful about letting these issues become too commonplace.  

i would:-get the highest paying W2 job you can-save up enough to buy a house hack-house hackwhile you continue to learn and consider the other possibilities you mentioned.

Do people take those credentials home with them and continue using your account. 

You could certainly invest in other markets (that are not your primary residence), but you just are not allowed to use your VA loan entitlement.Happy to connect and continue to learn about real estate investing opportunities together!

I have three right now that its time to get rid of as they do not fit our model nor do I want to take the time to continue to manage these (even with a PM).

With that, I'll continue to use them as my PM.

@Christian Hwangjust curious - if what you're doing is working, why not continue doing it?