Ultimately I think it depends on what your goals are for real estate. 

Again, I just feel that starting out may be rocky if going at it full time without a real estate portfolio built to support me, or some sort of part time job to help fund my savings.

Got a decent job saved a little bit of money and bought in the reno market when things were still fairly depressed.

I work part-time for a real estate company (Nomadic Real Estate) as a leasing agent and I just passed my VA salesperson exam so I hope to sell real estate in Virginia within the next couple of weeks.Within the next 4 years, I would like to generate enough passive income so that I can save for my future family.The ultimate goal is to generate enough money to be able to start and sustain a social entrepreneurship business to help schools in West Africa.On Bigger Pockets, it would be great if I could network with like-minded individuals.Francis

I'd recommend reading through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide if you haven't already.

Have you read The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Wholesaling?

Ultimately we stick with Minis because they are cheaper and the first class mail helps alot. 

My plan is to continue to save for a down payment and in approx. ten months purchase my first home.

Ultimately, our conclusion is the project is likely still a "good deal" - but we had never intended to get into the demo and new construction business. 

or if I should just focus more on saving to buy another house that I can flip?