I agree with @Peter H Derry, the neck area will boom over the next 5-10 years.

We own a rental property in Helena, AL that we purchased about two years ago. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

Just a heads-up: with the way the insurance market has been here over the past couple of years, this is accurate as of today, but things could look very different (for better or worse) in 6+ months.

Most people are wrong about cuts, but for fun, many people saying we may only get Fed cuts 1-2x this year. 

I am starting real estate school soon to get my license but here in Florida I was told I can buy as an investor without. 

Unless you are unknowledgable, my bet is you could make more from rent than sale, and still have the benefits of owning the original home while you go do something else.The 25K you have left in property will be netting you(gross) of $350 mo or 4200 per year.

I am 19 years old Fresh out of Highschool. 

I grew up in Berea and lived there for 25 years. 

.- HVAC, the rule is that if it is working you may not have to replace it but count as a capex in the coming years.