Being completely honest, I believe I'm experiencing anxiety moving forward not necessarily because I'm afraid to mess up (I've accepted I'm going to screw up at some point), but because there seems to be so much I need to have prepared before I close a deal.

This doesn't seem fair to me.

I've been told to have my wife claim REPS but she's a stay at home mom and not involved in our real estate activities at all so that doesn't really seem feasible. 

At the time in Richmond County, Georgia, there seemingly were way more homes and properties than vouchers.

I have called several Independent Agents locally and they all are requesting 4 Point Inspection reports (WInd Mitigation basically) and don't seem to get the point that I am analyzing "potential" investments.

Storage seems to be a good space.3.

This seemingly minor detail can significantly impact your financial stability throughout the build.Building a home often involves partnerships, and it's essential to ensure balance.

@Brandon StilesYou seem to have it down...But to your last para.. 

That was really helpful in terms of understanding the risk profiles.However, my case seems a bit different than posts I've found - initial real estate investor, not doing a 1031 exchange. 

Buying out of state in cheaper markets can seem appealing and easier but I believe it is a bit more complex for a newer agent.