I guess the real question is, is your "real job" getting in the way of making money? 

Super inspiring to see you diving into real estate at 18.

It gave us peace of mind, and it also let us test our systems in real time while we were away.

@Isidro Rodriguez JrWhat other Midwest city has as much investment planned as Detroit, yet offers such affordable real estate investments?

The deal died 3 times, as ever good deal does, but the seller knew I was a good buyer and I knew he was an honest seller.

At the same time I know real estate is something I need to get serious about and not waiting on things to happen or over analyzing deals.

Spending the time and taking the time and energy upfront to screen really well, meet and interview the tenants is absolutely a key to having the best chance as a "smooth" property in my experience.as a side note on "issues or problems" in general....I feel like the problems we think we will have as landlords or owners never seem to be the actual issues that come up, you can plan and prep and preventative maintenance to the cows come home, but something will come up!  

Seems like you're eager and hungry to move into real estate investing.

That’s been a big advantage for me—my main contractor also invests in real estate, so he knows what’s actually necessary in a rehab versus what just looks nice.

What type of real estate interests me.