Because obviously there was no skill or courage involved, and houses will definately be cheaper in 20 years. 

@Henry Clark Your writing skills is excellent.I learned & enjoyed at the same time.

Other areas near the arts area get more and large units can easily be 1800.

Like I said, I may be new but I am driven and ready to continue learning and leveling up my skill sets.  

.), spending time with my family, and always continuing to better myself whether that be reading books, being outdoors and exercising, networking, and/or sharpening my skills for my trade.I started my real estate journey in 2021 after a software business I was a partner in had a bad partnership breakup that saw me lose everything (financially). 

They can sharpen skills you already have, or expose you to things you've never even thought of.

I don't have the skill set YET to gauge rehab costs and try to BRRRR, but I'd like to learn.This is definitely a choice but my option is that you will do better if you focus on duplexes and cherry-pick a few SFRs as you come across them.As for your Strengths, it sounds like you have an excellent ability to save and your ability to bulk analyze data will serve you well to identify big-picture areas, property types, and characteristics to focus on.I like that you realize the first investment will not be your best investment.

You'll be able to maintain most of your capital and you'll learn a lot of useful skills. 

If you’re curious about how it might play out for you, just imagine chatting this through over a cup of coffee.. maybe not a perfect latte art scenario, but real talk about your goals, concerns, and the markets that might fit your style.Pat & JasperTurning investment visions into REALITY in Phoenix, AZ - Ranked #1 for residential real estate growth and opportunity by PwC

Multifamily offers steady income, scalability, and tax advantages, though it requires more upfront capital and management skills.