I currently work as a Project Controller managing budgets for the company I am employed by but excited to use my savings to pursue real estate in whatever capacity I can.

What are you majoring in and what profession are you pursuing?

I've been highly interested in investing in a condo to advertise as an STR in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, AL, Pensacola, FL, Okaloosa, FL, or Destin, FL, but have been lacking internal support and confidence to pursue this.

and are there any legal restraints that I should be aware of before pursuing this niche? 

I can't order furniture, set up moving dates, or advertise for roommates.I'm also undecided on whether I should pursue STR/MTR/LTR options. (5 minutes away from groceries, 15 min drive to DT Seattle, <30min bus to DT Seattle)Do you have any advice on what steps I should take leading up to the closing date, which is just 2 weeks away?

That would give you more evidence should they try to pursue the $7500.Radon tests are typically conducted over a period of several hours/days.

As long as you have good credit and the DTI is low, you should be able to get a conventional with as little as 5% down.Alternatively, you could add value to this house, increase equity, then pursue a cash out refinance and roll the cash into the next primary property.

We could probably manage the payments without selling the cabin; however, it would provide significant cushion and allow us to pursue some other opportunities. 

Definitely pursue a lawsuit! 

If you know they have decent jobs and can recover after them, might be worth pursuing.