I'm planning to getting my feet wet with an actual investment, specifically in the LTR space in Philly -- where I'm currently based. 

Are you planning to invest locally or are you open to investing out-of-state?

Can't wait to see you grow.If you're planning to invest out-of-state, I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

I plan on living on 25% of that and using the additional 75% to invest.

.: My partner and I have just started a house flipping business and plan to use local workers whom we trust and who have done remodels on investment properties for us before.

I was planning to use my 0 down VA loan on a new primary residence.

If your plan is to sell it, generally it is a bit tougher for buyers to get financing to purchase a manufactured home than it is to purchase a modular.

I'd suggest joining the ones for areas you plan on wholesaling in.

Secondly, if this strategy qualifies for the STR loophole, would I further be able to run a cost segregation study on the unit that I plan to STR, in order to take advantage of bonus depreciation? 

If I sell the home, I don't plan on doing anything with the proceeds other than parking it in a HYSA.