I've thought about commercial real estate and/or residential house building but dont have any knowledge on where to start.

I can relate to where you’re coming from as I’m also new to real estate investing and actively working to build my knowledge and network.

It’s clear that there’s an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience here, and I’m excited to continue learning and growing with this community.I’m looking to connect with members who are open to mentoring or collaborating on real estate deals, particularly in buy-and-hold strategies for single-family or multi-family properties.

It’s one thing to learn, but turning knowledge into action—mistakes and all—is what separates those who dream from those who achieve.Let’s keep building and growing!

A knowledgeable investor might see a beautiful opportunity hiding under a worn facade. 

If you are accredited, the best thing to do would be to invest 50k into a syndication and soak up all the knowledge of how it works from an experienced operator before you make the decision whether it's your plan.

This is a story from my past that provides a perfect example as to why investing in tax liens at auction is so dangerous for any but the most experienced and knowledgable investors20 years ago I purchased a SFR as a long term rental investment that sat on a double lot.  

Soak up as much knowledge as possible (i.e., asking questions, reading through the documents, etc.) and continue educating yourself via books and podcasts so that you can leverage that expertise to do your own deals in the future.

Told me the violation wasn't corrected in the 30 days required timeframe (yes you are correct, the repairs were done in time but they didn't come out to confirm). 

Sharing experiences and pooling knowledge might uncover creative solutions you hadn’t considered.While it’s frustrating to feel unprotected, focus on taking strategic, proactive steps.