I do not claim myself as a veteran but got exposed to the real estate business for quite some time.I look to associating myself with a wide network of expertise that begins with exploring the property, pricing, fund accumulation /investment, management, and even monetization of the property.

In Vandeventer you'll be dealing with higher violent crime rates (as with most of North City), but that neighborhood might be worth further exploring based on your criteria. 

I’m currently doing research on getting my real estate license, but if there are other options available I’d love to explore them.

I feel as though I am in a similar position as the original poster and am starting to explore this whole new world of LLC and business credit and separating myself from my investments.Can someone explain this to me as if I were 5 years old, or point me towards a resource where I can learn more!

If you do not have a clear growth or value thesis/strategy as to the market you are exploring, far better to put your money in a public REIT if you believe in real estate as an asset class "generally."   

If you are in an area where people simply don't move much during the holidays it may be worth exploring a short-term lease just to ensure that pipes don't freeze, etc. while the house sits empty.  

After two months of exploring commercial deals, I started to learn how the game is played differently in the other side of the world, and what potential and benefits it provides and what risks it might have.

Hi,I am a new investor looking to explore in the Tampa Bay area.

The key to wealth building is diversification and time in the market.What you do put into real estate, I would place by exploring deals in all of the market areas you are interested in and eventually you will find yourself drawn to one area over the others.

Instead of thinking negatively about this property, think positive and explore your options!