Once you have eliminated PMI, you will be ahead even if you don't purchase again for a while.

UPDATE:Well even with the toilet flange measuring in at a 9" rough in, i still went ahead and bought a toilet for a 10" rough in and was very happy to see that it fit just fine.The space behind it is tight, but everything clears and this is making very happy.

I don't know about GA but in OK if you get a lein filed and you feel it is wrong you can bond the lein and go ahead and sell the home.

If you can buy the lot and put a reasonably sized house on the lot at the average building cost rate, and come out ahead on the sale (or rental) then go for it.In my experience, I can't make money on the cost to build a house on an empty lot. 

Just keep a heads up about it.

Great idea planning ahead, also, don't forget to take full advantage of your VA eligibility--great for helping with house hacking. 

Areas like Stockton, Modesto and Fresno offer a much more windy and longer commute.I've written about this in-depth here in the Sacramento forums in the post below, and it will give you a more comprehensive overview of this migration pattern:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/621/topics/396725-millennial-migration-to-sacramento-2017---here-comes-the-rush

I'll go ahead and admit that the decision to keep the lower tenant may not have been the best idea so don't beat me up too badly there.

I'm thinking that if it meets my criteria and cash flows then go ahead.

Its hard at that age, but it will give you a head start.