Even part-time is fine.

There are other ways to be part of the real estate industry besides being an investor and those may be more financially advantageous for you. 

Also the strategy you are implementing plays a huge part with how to proceed. 

They have been around a very long time.

You will need to provide an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the BK every time you apply for credit, apply for a job, apply for a bank account, etc.Bottom line is if you’re working day labor type jobs for small companies and live on a cash basis it might not affect anything.  

I was able to figure out that they had come upon some hard times and were significantly low on cash.

For the most part, they all can be created and funded next year, with a few exceptions.

you would need more income if you want to house hack. would love to help, i house hacked a few times before

Cabins do great in the summer time for this area.

I would restate that the lease will remain in place until such time that a new tenant is selected and moves into the property.This approach will ensure your cash flow while acknowledging that 'stuff happens.'