As a new comer to the industry I find myself facing challenges that of course I didn't expect like what type of property to flip first or should I start with wholesaling first etc.

Things to maybe look for I've learned could be:  household income, median home price, job growth, industries, school/education ranking, percentage of renters in area, unemployment rates etc. 

Professional background:Graduated college in 2010 spent 5 years in the management consulting industry at Accenture in DC area and I’ve been working for a healthcare startup since 2015 here in Dallas.

Being that you work in the area makes it a no brainer that you should also invest in the area.The great thing about real estate is that the industry is very creative and many investors got rich using different strategies. 

Though I'm starting out in this world, I can see, and have seen through others in the industry, your frustration with commercial brokers.

If I was in your shoes, I would first look into this option of tapping into the extra VA benefit that you have yet to utilize before doing another refi. 

Even though I am new to this industry if I can help in any kind of way please do not hesitate to connect with me. 

Hi,   I have been utilizing the Podio software with the real estate investor pack added and call rail to run my wholesale business.

The large differences in living is how the utilities are managed; separate A/C systems in each room, separate water heaters in each point of use; i.e. bathroom & kitchen.

.* 45 vacant lots which have all dedicated utilities in place and are ready for homes to be placed on the lot.Tenants pay water & utilities & for yard maintenance.