And second, it'll help you find a mentor that aligns with your goal - someone who's already achieved what you want to do.

If it is working with subs, a GC license won't help that in any practical way.At the end of the day, it depends on what you are looking to achieve.  

I have $50,000 left over from my house flip that I can use for my next deal.Any advice from other investors, especially ones local to the area, on how to best leverage my $50,000 in order to achieve my goals would be greatly appreciated! 

Let time do it's thing over 5-10 years, you can take advantage of the tax benefits in the meantime then 1031 exchange into lower cost, higher yielding markets to achieve those goals.Great thing abotu real estate is if you have the capital you have options and options are always good.

You can test that side of it out to see if it's a good fit for you, but take some time to find which side is the right fit for you because that will be a key to achieving long-term success.Also build as many sponsor relationships as you can in the beginning because that'll give you plenty of options when you find a deal. 

I don't know what your lifestyle is like, but if you're able to save $200K-$300K or so per year, this is extremely achievable. 

Here’s what I recommend:Cash Investments:No Debt, No Stress: With cash, you avoid third-party control and loan vetting, giving you full control of returns.Equity Builders: Partnering with builders often reduces your property entry cost by up to 20% below market value.Consistent 10% Returns: With an all-cash approach, achieving 10% ROI is realistic and efficient.Financing Strategy:If cash isn’t feasible, consider a balanced financing model:40-50% Down Payment: Keep leverage manageable while maximizing returns.Lower Debt Exposure: A conservative loan-to-value ratio (LTV) reduces risks and keeps returns stable.Work with a Builder: Collaboration with builders can lower acquisition costs and increase your ROI.Key Takeaways:If possible, prioritize cash for simplicity, control, and consistent returns.Financing can work well with a disciplined approach to debt and a strong underwriting process.Partnering with builders offers opportunities to reduce costs and enhance your portfolio’s profitability. 

However if I do a BRRRR I can achieve infinite return by extracting all of my investment.

It would take several years to achieve that rate and you would have lost a ton of cashflow waiting for it to arrive.

Very inspiring to see someone with such poor social skills achieve their goals so quickly!