Safeguard reached out to me when I was in my mid 60s, and offered lending notes secured by real estate. 

You already mentioned Mid term, which can be a great way to increase cash flow.

And while short-term rentals are the big draw here, there’s also growing demand for mid-term rentals from snowbirds and traveling professionals, as well as long-term housing for the increasing number of permanent residents.Yes, higher interest rates are a factor, but the strong rental demand in the Panhandle often helps offset those costs.

If it's on the higher side you may want to consider it for mid-term or long term rental, but if most stays are below 30 it can be viable for short-term! 

I signed a cash contract in mid 2021.

It is mid year and this tenants mom (co-signer) wrote the following note;I am writing to formally request the early termination of my child's lease at location in San Jose due to a medical illness that renders him unable to continue attending college.

Opting for mid-grade materials will help stretch your budget.Structural/Mechanical: If the home needs a roof, HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work, that can take a big bite out of your $50k fast.

Quote from @Kody Smith: without getting too deep into my finances, what my strategy is...1. take loans to buy properties (leverage)2. fix/flip for day to day cash flow income3. use some of the fix/flip income to buy consistent cash flow through:- business acquisition, - commercial properties (MF and store fronts),I have no intention of doing ALL of the management myself, I will hire management as needed (medium term goal)my expected core role is money provider, evaluating the numbers, making decisions, and connecting with investors, wholesalers, lenders, contractors, and property owners.while I am just on step 2 of the journey, I am looking toward step 3 to stabilize, and not worry about if house prices drop mid project or not (or not worry as much) So to be fair this is more about obtaining and growing a real estate business not simply buying rentals for cashflow.

I am seeing interest rates start in the mid 6% range for foreign nationals here in Florida.

And a PM that manages 10k units as part of the GP entity, with equity invested, will be taken more seriously than a XYZ property management (who manages 200 units total) has said they are open to managing the property when I close.Lastly, even in the "easier" market timing of the early and mid 2010's, most people when they get started are looking at deals for about 18 months before the first one is awarded and closes.