I am not the type to jump in blind, and would rather gain knowledge from those who have already made the mistakes I am sure to make if I begin on my own accord.Which is ultimately what brings me here.I am not under the illusion that wholesaling will be the final answer to my financial aspirations, and I do plan to pursue the larger aspects of REI after I have established myself.With that being said, I am hoping to gain insight into options that may be available alongside the wholesaling venture.My current situation/expected alternatives:1) Access to VA home loan (for which I am aware of the 12 month residency requirements).2) >12k TSP savings contribution (which is available for loan if needed for down payment).3) Flexibility to move to more beneficial location when my enlistment is up (2019).4) Currently in position to move my active residency as my rent lease will soon end.In regards to risks/potential returns on using loans to invest in property now to be used down the line, my ultimate question is this: Do I focus on wholesaling to get my foot in the door, or should I also be exploring other options to supplement my plan?

I'm directing this discussion to all military people and anyone that lives near or around bases with great investment opportunities.I am a younger enlisted soldier.

I suggest you re-enlist and request a transfer to wherever you want to end your Military Career at.

If you ever get a chance to live in Texas for a year and re-enlist. 

I am in the Air Force currently but once my enlistment is up I plan on doing this full time.

You may consider enlisting a friend to become your ‘property manager’.

I am trying to buy a home & I have been pre-approved but the lender says that I will not be approved unless I show that I am either going to re-enlist or have a civilian job lined up for proof of income.The problem w/ this is that I cannot show proof of civilian employment because I do not have a job lined up nor do i plan to re-enlist.I have read online that I could provide the letter of intent to re-enlist, and just not follow through w/ it.

right around the base we generally get the younger folks that just enlisted.

-------------------------------Active Military Applicant’s IncomeIf the [EAS] date is within 12 months of the anticipated date that the loan will close, the loan package must also include one of the following four items, or combinations of items, to be acceptable: documentation that the servicemember has already re-enlisted or extended his/her period of active duty to a date beyond the 12-month period following the projected closing of the loan, orverification of a valid offer of local civilian employment following the release from active duty.

You may also want to enlist the help of a wholesaler in your area and get active in local REIA's and meetups.