Are there any key resources, platforms, or strategies you’d recommend for a beginner? 

All dirt delivered, and compaction tests completed.Next comes underground plumbing and slab pouring. 

And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

And the key to getting the information you need is working with a pro to see what’ll work best for your situation.2.

That's the step I'm on to confirm what I believe are the following key items:1.

They seem to have a turn-key service option so you should be able to get a lot of information from them.

If you go RBTR, here are a few key criteria I've seen to assure comfort of living and lower vacancy / turnover:- at least 400sqft per tenant and no more than 2 tenants to 1 full bath -excess parking where folks aren't blocking each other in and you're not getting complaints from your neighbors about overtaking the street parking.

If you want to use a retirement account to invest in real estate the key is to avoid the tax and withdrawal penalties.

Find a reliable Realtor, as they can refer you to other key team members.