Still account for maitenance and vacancies as you would see on the other units of the property but the goal would be for you to move on to another one at some point and of course you can always stay there if you want.

“Over-doing” your rehab is not necessarily a bad thing, it depends on your strategy and goals.

There is going to be a learning process associated with that goal.

What’s more, I have a credit score of 750+ and without the fear of being rejected anymore, the only obstacle left for achieving my goal in getting started in real estate would be myself. 

My goal with rentals long term is to build enough of a portfolio up to be able to replace my income from my job and just have the financial freedom to be able to travel/be worry free.

You have plenty of other exit strategies that are more appealing (depending on your goals).

My goal is to build a portfolio of rental properties, beginning with residential, then multi-family, maybe some retail, etc. in the future.

Both strategies would work but really depends on your goals.  

My goal is to invest in buy and hold multi-units apartments.

My overall goal is to have enough cash flow so when I retire from the Air Force,(in 14+ years depending on rank), that I would only have to work if I want to.