If it comes back and needs to be tweaked, then you're in the game. 

The LLC that I have established will be purchasing the property, which is one of the main reasons (among some others) on why I'm using a hard money lender to get the deal done. 

I'm just trying to help him figure out the best possible game plan, whether that be rolling the money into another business, investment, retirement account, etc.

So, I am a senior in college and have been in the real estate game for a couple of years.

They told me nothing but the guy was a youngish doctor and he was having trouble getting a practice established but had been offered a teaching position at a medical school back east.

But I’m also getting married in August, so I can’t afford some colossal real estate purchase — even at only 3.5% DP.What/where should my game plan be to live somewhat comfortably, and leave in a couple years with a cash-flow property?

You're in good company, I have a lot of friends in the REI game in your area.

The kicker is, I really don't have the ability to put skin in the game.

Timing the market is a fools game. 

good for you for being proactive and getting into real estate at this stage of the game.