When you come here, you will get a social security number. 

-I like the idea of Scottsdale because the vibrant social scene and baseball stadiums (I'm a male in my 20s and SF Giants fan)-I am looking for a single family home (3-4 beds + pool)-Ideally would like to keep budget under $500k and from what I've seen that is not very doable in Scottsdale, but seems obtainable in Chandler-I've heard Mesa is a dirtier more crime ridden town (which I don't understand if its in between Scottsdale and Chandler)Morale of the story is I know nothing about AZ and want to invest in a place i wouldn't mind living, but with great rental potential.

@Michael Glist @Jim Cummings Yes I am restricted because I am not a Permanent Resident, In Florida however you would only need  a social security number.

I come from a family that has been entrepreneurs in different fields for generations and it has always felt like the best path for me too.

To start off I'm targeting zero to low-cost marketing to get my leads - like social media, driving for dollars, FSBOs, and real estate agents.  

I am open to partnering on this opportunity but I don’t personally know of anyway that has the resources as my social circle is fairly small.Any thoughts on what I could do to take this deal down?

@Fang Underhill Well... based on replies I suppose it is best to use existing infrastructure to syndicate.I think you would need lots of other marketing skills(social media, YT, Ads, SEO, Analytics) to get yourself known and the website properly built.

Christopher,In order to calculate your DTI properly you would need a few more factors since a VA loan also uses a "Residual Income"calculation which adds in Child care, Utlities, social security and income taxes. 

3) Did you start out with investing into a $1m to $10 m self-storage facility or 50+ unit multi-family with other  entrepreneurs/business owners?

Here are some suggestions:Books: The House Hacking Strategy, Craig CurelopRich Dad Poor Dad, Robert KiyosakiThe Book on Rental Property Investing, Brandon TurnerYoutube: Stephen Graham (building credit, real estate)Ask Sebby (building credit)Charlie ChangPodcasts:Bigger PocketsHouse Hacking SuccessAlso, follow people that are doing what you want to do on social media.Good luck.