Ill use the old numbers you are cash flowing $639.17*12=$7970.04/59000 total cash invested = 13% return on cash.

The truth is, this is an illusion of choice.

If the high appreciation market appreciates twice as much as high cash flow market, but you can grow the dollar value of your portfolio twice as fast in high cash flow market, then your dollar return attributed to appreciation is the same, but you would end up with higher cash flow in high cash flow market and about equal appreciation dollar, so advicing people to go after high appreciation market is an illusion and could be detrimental for people looking to build big dollar value portfolios using BRRRR.

LOL.... that's why wholesaling is such a stain on the industry frankly. line up your money THEN go shopping is my thought process and as most state this is not a deal.. transaction cost will eat up any illusion of profit.. 

That's an illusion. 

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 have no illusions that the money I spent added much to the value of the house.  

new modern thermostats should always be added. it gives a sense that the unit in the house is newer when it isn't. the nest diffidently will give the illusion of modernest. the nest is easy to use also.

So a higher DP bringing more cash flow is an illusion. 

I don't have any illusions that I'm the smartest Real Estate guy on the block, so I do appreciate your warning.