Louis, Missouri, area having grown up to the west of the City, although I now live in Cambridge, UK pursuing a masters degree.

After listening to podcasts and reading articles on BP for the past few months, I became motivated to pursue a career in real estate investing.My goal is to be a buy and hold investor in the Maryland area. 

Given how hostile housing courts are to landlords, that's not the hill you want to die on.If you really want to pursue this - and it may not be worth your time - I think your next step is to go to small claims court.Filing is easy. 

I am anxious and ready to begin pursuing this goal, starting with my grandmothers house.

If there are 3-4 people, can financing be pursued for a real estate flip project?

I assume you mean "Is joining the military a good strategy for someone who wants to pursue real estate investing"?

I am very new to investing and looking to build a team to help me pursue and obtain the goal of being a full time investor.

When the buyer defaults there is often a choice -- either forfeit the deposit or re-offer/re-sell/pursue damages.

Do 20 times more work to get half the pay.If I get a client (Who I havent done business with before) who is insistent on pursuing a short sale, I send them to another agent. 

And thank you for your service....Sounds like you have a solid plan for pursuing your REI career - I agree with Dmitriy that BP has great resources available to you.