Later, in the early 1900’s, through child labor laws, anti-trust legislation and other regulations they recognized that allowing the richest minority to unfairly and unduly exploit the majority of the people is un-American. 

Not a brand-new build but age-wise it's not even a teenager yet. :-)@Michael S. 

I bought my first place when I was your age and in grad school because it was cheaper to pay a mortgage than rent.

The repair costs will take multiple years to recoup and with the age of the property I'm concerned if it's even worth holding long term or get out while I can before I fall into a money pit and get stuck.  

I think this is a modest goal, in this day and age. 

Great job starting at such a young age.

Moreover, even if you decide to go the commercial route, given your age and current position, I still highly recommend the investment strategy of house hacking.

In this day and age, not having a online Prescence and clearly documented track record is just a huge red flag

I wonder how it may work this day and age.

One thing that got me was the age of the water heaters.