Matt laid out the costs and expectations for you, so it will come down to how much time, energy, and resources you'll have for your real estate job.

Does this make sense or should I stop wasting my time and energy trying to figure out how to make it work?

I can't even let myself "relax" and do something like play an online because it just feels like such a waste of time and energy.

Insulation is required per 2012 Energy Code which will require R-30. 

I have 2 SFH homes in the area for a few years and have used All Star Properties and have been happy with them.  

Kyle has brought some great experience and energy to Memphis Investment Properties.

If your in Higher end markets I suspect brokering for one who wants to put in the time energy and build a career is far better.What I see here on BP Is I suspect 95% of those that jump on here and say they are investor / wholesalers will not get past the first year if that.Whereas a real estate career if worked at is something you can do for a lifetime.. and if gets far easier as time goe's on..

Focus all your energy on being responsive to problems.

I thank my lucky stars I never did because I wound up in investing in Charlotte and doing much better than I would have anywhere in NY metro.  

I'm a very high energy type of person so I love to be on the go all the time, yet I'm constantly paralyzed by these fears that have been holding me back.