Clay Brown who is a local lender.Both of them were patient and always available to me, which was huge for me being able to close my first deal!

Since I am just 23, and have an inherited IRA for reserves/down payment, I am thinking that I might have enough safety on my side to make the career change while I'm young - but to what?

I recommend that you be patient and take your time in analyzing deals.

However, if safety is your number one priority, may want to stay away.

It definitely seems to be a strong sellers market still so I’m just going to be patient and wait for for the right one to come along! 

I am 1000% positive that they need to focus on that, rather than this question which is non-urgent and will take more than 15 minutes to answer.Be patient. 

>>I do think it's possible, but those of us who aren't loaded with that kind of dough are going to have to be creative- partnerships where all parties are bringing $ to the table, some BRRRR, and some willingness to go Southeast and be patient for some great equity and cash flow acceleration.  

I've been thinking about what is non-negotiable, and really I would say (1) general safety and (2) that the numbers work for the cash flow as a long-term investment. 

Not to mention the required COVID "safety plans" and other red tape.

If you have a dripping faucet, leaky toilet etc, those are handyman type repairs.Try to think of the permits and inspections as making sure the work was done right to ensure safety and having future headaches.