The decision is yours but I'll provide some insight to help you in your analysis. 

Neither are financial decisions you want to brag about.

In addition, for almost a year I have been working as a residential construction manager which has significantly stretched my knowledge on dealing with contractors, scheduling projects, managing job sites, and learning every step there is in new construction. 2 years ago (when I was 21) I made the decision that I wanted to develop a future in real estate, and every step since then has been building towards that goal.

Make sure you talk to people in the know about both so that you can make an educated decision. 

If at the 11th hour of my decision making on the first deal I had not listened to my gut or simply gave myself an excuse not to bother him I would have paid dearly.The best contacts will come from the most unsuspecting conversations so make sure you tell everyone what you are doing and talk to people everyday.

Help people make wise decisions in regards to their real estate purchases and keep it as stress-free as possible for your clients; that alone will separate you from the pack.

The investor has no say in any of the decisions with regards to the house.  

For me leverage is the way I am choosing to go and I am still pleased with my decision.  

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@Jessica SorensenThis is a very personal decision and depends on risk one can take.