I think one of the biggest analysis paralysis thoughts is on landlord- or tenant-friendly areas.

House hacking is a financial no-brainer, it eliminates you single biggest monthly expense, so you can increase your savings rate.

The biggest differences between residential and commercial:  Scalability, financing are very different, property taxes may be different, Insurance is definitely different. 

I'll also second comps are your biggest tool to get the most accurate revenue number.

The biggest employer shut down about a year ago and 3  hurricanes (2 major) hit directly in the last year.

Any general advice is much appreciated.50k is more than enough money, the biggest question at 22 is are you ready to buy a property and be kind of locked in for 3-5 years.

However, if single-family homes prove financially viable, I’m happy to continue building in that niche.Since these homes and projects are significantly cheaper than my market, the risk is relatively lower for me and can do at least two at a time.The ChallengeOne of the biggest hurdles is finding reliable contractors and subcontractors in the area.

Looking back on your earlier projects, what were the biggest mistakes or lessons learned in securing funding or managing build costs?

The biggest factor will be how long you plan to own the property or when you think you may refinance.

I also completely understand the frustration of navigating through "Joker brokers" and fake lenders who promise more than they can deliver—one of the biggest challenges in the industry today.Regarding your approach to accrual-based repayment options, that’s a huge help for flippers managing tight cash flow, and it's great that you offer that flexibility.