I just recently joined Bigger Pockets and after reading some of the articles and listening to multiple podcasts, I've been bitten by the RE bug and I'm ready to take my property investment portfolio to the next level.I'm looking for advice or hole-poking in my near-term property purchase plan. 

I estimate about 90% of the people they help end up back in the hole and evicted shortly thereafter.

Opening a few holes isn't a big deal since patching is relatively easy.

Not sure there are any real advantages using containers, besides maybe the “cool” factor, especially after you start hacking them up, welding them together, and punching holes in them for doors and windows.

Don't go down the rabbit hole trying to save something that can't be saved. 

I have been trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible for some time now, but feel like I am constantly trying to fill holes or am not getting the big picture of things.With that said I live right next door to a vacant 2 bed 1 bath 1650 Sq Ft house.

Super inspiring and just exemplifies that the reward (regardless of the type of work you're doing) is not always only monetary! 

I strongly suggest doing the entire inspection with the inspector, if they go in the crawl space, join them, if they climb up into the attic through a small access hole, go with them.

It will also show you which realtors are repeatedly making the sales.This is most likely the largest investment you've made thus far so invest the time and energy is knowing what you're doing from a market, monetary, cost, ROI, and exit strategy before jumping into the buying rush. 

Positive cashflow and conservative expenses should keep you profitable.Cons- You will be 10k+ in the hole with your 20k repairs for only 10K in value.