Noob career opportunity (need advice)

[Malcolm Gager]

So my background. I am 28 years old, have bought my first house and have a roommate to offset the mortgage. 

I have been working for an inspection company for the last 2 years. With the issues with international trade the company has taken a serious financial hit. Between this and them sending me out of town constantly, on short notice. I had mentioned to friend I may need to start looking for another job. 

Well today my old boss who I have been helping out occasionally, offered me a job at the property acquisition and management company she works for. Its a smaller company but they have been buying contracts and property like crazy. (Read as lots of growth)

The down side is I would be making about the same as I am at my current job with the potential to move up quickly. However since they are a smaller company they don't offer health coverage.

My current employer has good coverage plus 401k. Since we go into refineries and other somewhat hazardous places. 

So my question is should I leave this company I am with now( the ideal "adult job" as my parents would put it) and take a shot with this company to gain knowledge and contacts and see if this is somehing I could do myself.