So despite the long construction process, FIG appears to be the best choice in a market where good options are difficult to come by.

Start Small: Given your current savings, start with a smaller duplex or triplex to minimize risk.Leverage Your Skills: Your design skills can add significant value to rehab projects, making the properties more attractive to renters.Stay Disciplined: Stick to a strict budget and timeline for your rehabs to control costs and maximize returns.Build a Cushion: Always have a reserve fund for unexpected expenses during rehab and rental periods.By combining your hustle, strategic planning, and leveraging your existing network and knowledge, you can successfully transition into real estate investing and achieve financial freedom.Best of luck, and feel free to reach out with any questions!

It's a very popular color choice now a days. 

I've been contacted by a few victims, not an easy choice, even sharing litigation costs, you have a difficult to enforce judgment.

seems like you made the right choice, many sellers want to base an evaluation on pro forma numbers which is entirely unrealistic.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

You made the choice to buy a $35k property... that's incredibly cheap in today's market.

You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year, not just when preparing your tax return.You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

You'll want to make sure that you have the architects, engineers, contractors, etc. all lined up to really build the case to the lender that while you don't have experience you do have a team of strategic partners with experience. 

You made a choice to go to grad school go with that choice now and leave real estate for later.