I think I understand why wholesalers choose to work alone instead of working with JV deals and trying to help another fellow wholesaler.  

This turned out to be a great decision for us and our investors, because a few months after the buyout was complete we sold the property for a massive gain, and our investors received profits that would otherwise have been allocated to the institutional LP had they still been in the deal.For these reasons but not only these reasons we choose to raise capital from our base of HNW investors. 

If not, how did you choose that market? 

College isin't so bad - you might even be able to negogiate going part-time so you can focus your other time on working / building connections.If you are focused on real estate, maybe choose a career that you feel will advance you in your real estate career.You mention wanting to give your parents money to show your appreciation.

With inventory up an impressive 90.1%, buyers have plenty to choose from—making it a terrific time to shop around, consider multiple options, and find the right match without feeling pressured.Sellers, in a competitive market like this, a little patience and an eye-catching presentation are essential.

I would choose NYC "for you".

So, you can't simply trust them to handle things on your behalf and often communication is challenging especially if they choose to make it that way. 

You got an allotment on your VA loan to use how you choose so you want to work with an experienced VA lender.

A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.

I work for General Dynamics Electric Boat which has decades long contracts with the US government and the turnover rate is relatively high in the company so my thoughts are if I could choose a place that is within commute distance there and within the price range of the average employee that maybe that could be a great idea but I want to know if people think that is too much of an assumption and risk to make?