I feel at this point trapped by the Analysis Paralysis syndrome, as well as time and energy starvation due to a full time job and role as a single parent.  

As an 18-year-old agent, own your energy and hustle—clients will respect your drive.

I'm an active investor so I spend the time/energy in sourcing and managing my own rentals, I am also in a very favorable location to own rentals here in Memphis so I do it myself. 

Nice one on the energy clause!

.- Research the Market: Understand the local economy and rental demand—Oklahoma has a strong workforce, particularly in healthcare, aerospace, and energy.- Off-Market Deals: In competitive markets, off-market deals can get you better pricing.

The modern features and amenities can attract renters, and energy-efficient designs might help keep utility bills down.

Perhaps even a few LED lightbulbs to help with energy costs.

There's time, money and energy that goes into getting your license.

Don't waste any mental energy thinking about what the Fed does.Find good deals. 

Plan your renovation timeline to list properties during peak buying months - also take into consideration that snow and rain will affect your rehab.Another way that you will want to take climate into account is  that given the cold winters, energy-efficient improvements like insulation and modern HVAC systems can be attractive to buyers.