Learn all you can and share what you know, talk with everyone about your interest in Real estate you would be surprised how many folks you may already be connected to that may be open to the possibility.I found my partners one night just BS'ing about what we were up to, i had known these guys my whole life but none of us knew the others were trying to play the same game. 

(Your fees will be very very high - but if the loan amount is high enough it kind of averages out - I just looked at the loan fees as the cost of doing business and cost to play and get a loan as I would not have qualified any other way for the first one -- I didnt have enough net worth or experience).So I'd say yes.

Focus on ONE strategy, put it into play, get good then branch into other strategies. 

Many call appreciation plays gambling or the like.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-flock-to-self-storage-rental-housing-as-safety-plays-11583780432?

So, as long as you play by the rules, you can have several VA loans at the same time.

I need to start by saying I am not a tax professional nor do I play one on TV.

- I read in BP that the agent doesn't matter much, as it doesn't play a role when a claim is filed.

My assumption is now revenue will come into play and I will have easier access to capital and banks will focus on revenue instead of tax returns.

And you can play hit and miss with contractors.