There's always a trade off of time and dollars. 

Private Money or Hard Money LoanHow it works: Short-term loans from private or hard money lenders to purchase the lot and finance the construction.Benefits: Easier approval and faster processing, focusing on the property value rather than your income.Downside: Higher interest rates and shorter loan terms (typically 6-18 months).

Then start analyzing deals so you get comfortable with that process.

I set an arbitrary goal of obtaining 10 reviews on Vrbo before incorporating Airbnb; however, this process took longer than anticipated, as only 77% of Vrbo guests left reviews.

I have listened to the BP Podcasts for a some time now, and thought I would pull the trigger on joining the community!

If so, and you can find time to start a side hustle that can generate some income (even if $100), you can rollover your pre-tax IRAs/401k into a self directed 401k.

I'm planning on buying a small multifamily first and foremost so I have a place to live and then will either buy a single family or another multi family depending on what I can find/fits my criteria at the time.

Quote from @Joy Daniels: As a short-term property manager I've seen how this industry changes so often—new guest trends, tech tools, and regulations seem to pop up all the time.

It's so important to take action and remember that the best time to invest in real estate was yesterday, the second best time to invest is today!

For first flips better to start with a  small cosmetic rehab  until you get to know the process and the team well.