I was wondering if it’s unethical considering that the buyer could’ve bought it straight from the seller for more money.

Blake Johnson has been on Flip or Flop Fort Worth a time or two and he'll shoot you straight on a property.  

Hey all,I'm just getting started with out-of-state real estate investing and I'm curious about which style of loan to look for.Do I stick to a conventional loan while I'm learning or go straight for the more "investor-friendly" loans such as "Fix to Rent", "Stable Bridge", "Multifamily Value Add". etc.I am focusing on small multifamily properties (2-4 units), but I am also taking a look at some single family properties as well.An additional question would be whether I speak with national lenders like BiggerPockets partner lenders or focus on lenders in the area I'd like to purchase (San Antonio). 

Do you guys think I should go ahead and get into real estate or should I invest my money somewhere else? 

The more you gather from people on this site and that have a lot of experiences in the places you want to go, then you will grow to a bigger and better place.I would suggest, pick that market you want to be in, dive straight into without holding back, and then you will turn around and be glad you did.

If you offered a well priced deal that a potential investor could make money on you'd be ahead of 99% of the wholesalers that exist today.

:DI'm a brand new, aspiring real estate investor, and I'm super excited about the path that lies ahead!

That is out of the picture since that needs to be set up ahead of time.The only other potential way is through a QOF(Deferral).Best of luck in your search for a CPA.

Just a heads up!

As far as underwriting/occupancy conventional is the only one above that would allow for a straight non OO investment purchase, FHA/VA are only for properties you intend to purchase and then occupy.