I can answer number 2. HR200s are good enough for PPL/LAPL training, they’re light on the controls and easy to fly, they aren’t particularly stable and don’t have a good tech reputation but I’d happily fly another, I passed my PPL in one of these. Although I still miss the rounded glass canopy and those views
Also if you can afford to live and afford to fly/train then IMO that’s a good position.