that is awesome mate getting into the game this early in life is an adventage on its own mate. to help answer your questions?

I've been interested in real estate investing for several years, but didn't want to take the leap until life had settled down a bit (getting married, transitioning out of the Marine Corps, etc).

Having lived in NJ for my entire life beforehand, sinkholes just weren't a problem and not something that people really ever had to think about. 

It really depends on your comfort level and what's going on in your life. 

With my current lifestyle I don't know if I could go back to BRRR / house hacking . . . so it's all about your own personal goals and life situation.If it helps, I had no rehab experience going into my first project.

Cliff notes, after back and forth and me sending him pictures he started saying he was having a hard time with stuff and life and on and on.

:) To give you some background, I've lived in Western Washington most of my life, and Seattle proper for 14 or so years.

I lived in Johns Creek for 20yr of my life until I moved away for the military 6 years ago, but I visit frequently.

I found the deal, procured the sale, represented the seller (I have my RE license as well) and have 100% brought this deal to life (aside from the fiscal purchase, obviously).3.)

With a lot of changes in our personal life, I have had to re-visit all of our investments.