These factors led you to do what most young dude's who get into wholesaling do.....Fall flat on your face.Let me shoot a pro tip at you.

It depends on what your exit strategy is.Ok thanks for the tips

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As a new landlord, what tips would you provide to me to make sure I continue to be profitable and grow?   

I'm definitely gonna have to dig a little deeper though, thanks for the tip!

Just a heads up on this, investing is not a normal training class for brokers.

From what I heard, banks and credit unions tend to decline loan applications from self-employed people because we're viewed as high-risk.Are there any best practices or tips on how I can improve my chances of getting a home loan?

If you create a cool space you can rent it on PeerSpace by the hour. 

If anyone has experience as a wholesaler or an agent working with investors, I’d love for you to chime in and let me know any tips or suggestions.

A great place to start is https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet which you can use to find like-minded people in your area.You'll find some helpful tips at https://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere.Thank you for your service and see you on future threads!