I am knowledgeable enough that I did not need a listing person.

You can decide if you want to repeat with another detached duplex to quad leveraging your increased knowledge and experience or if you want to use your VA loan and increased net worth to buy a long term family home (no house hacking).This is basically a BRRRR combined with house hacking leveraging the VA loan. 

The knowledge and resources are here.

Good morning BP,I'm currently exploring the idea of getting my real estate license in the state of Maryland and I have a couple of questions regarding the license that I am hoping to have answered by knowledgeable forum members.

Remember, the original agreement to buy from the current seller is made by the LLC...not you.2 - Seller gets their $10k3 - End buyer gets their property for a total cost of $25k4 - You make $15k profit5 - The original seller has no knowledge of the $15k profit you are making. 

Seems that as long as I build the cost into my numbers up front it'd be a good way to limit my exposure to tenant struggles and take advantage of the company's experience and knowledge of the market.

If you're looking to manage your own homes and perhaps start a property management company, it's a great idea to get a job at one in your area, as you'll gain a lot of useful knowledge and can ensure that you handle future situations legally, correctly, and efficiently.

I had only been with this agency for 6 months. 

I'm 31 and work in data and analysis at an advertising agency. 

The lowest amount I've seen is 20%, your best bet being an Agency loan.