You may not have two VA loans unless you bought one when stationed 2000 miles from the new duty station. 

This statement puts you miles ahead of many investors. 

Find the following comparables:- Sold within the last 6 months- On the market now Pick the 3 lowest within a quarter mile and use those to start negotiations.  

I am most comfortable with southeast Ga simply because I’m starting out and it’s a good driving distance.

I recently came across a Motivated seller , I will soon have this property under contract looking to wholesale , but they seller owes taxes on the property it has water damage, needs foundation, new roofing etc. the property is less than a mile a way from a university ... should I walk away . what should I do?

So after diligently saving and investing in stocks for a few year, having both good and bad years, I hit the low 5 figures. a great mile stone for a guy in his late 20's who came from a poor family. 

This house is less than 1 mile from a major river system and spring head.

local banks generally wont finance anyone who does not live within 100 miles of the property.. for two reasons its in their business plan.. and two they know the risk is much higher of a default with out of area investors.. 

What's the population and income within 1, 3, 5,10 miles?

All within a 15 mile drive.