From your post you are seeking to essentially knock down the house and build brand new.

Any recommendations for lenders that would consider loans as small as 50k-80k on some properties in Jackson County, Fl.

Having worked in and around real estate including loan side for both residential and smaller specialized commercial (medical), renovation and new construction/new build with a broker & brokerage founder (who has since retired) I know from him that in addition to reputable property managers, contractors and architects we had accountants including a forensic accountant on the loan side and a handful of real estate attorneys with one on retainer.

I have a 4/2 1550sqft rental (1945 build) that I’m considering selling to potentially build two 2/1 ~700-800sqft houses.

@Ryan Klein - I've done BRRRs in the Philadelphia suburbs - and particularly Delaware County.

Purchase price: $240,000 Cash invested: $180,000 Sale price: $789,000 3 Story Victorian build in 1900

Feel free to shoot me a DM if you would like to connect, I am always eager to help newer investors build their portfolio.

Is Cypress in Harris County? 

This combination of affordability, economic stability, and location makes Parma compelling in my research.Taking a deeper dive into the rental market here, I thought this could be a unique investment opportunity because, despite a seemingly low occupancy rate of 23.90%, the rising rental rates highlight a robust demand for single-family homes (SFH), presenting a lucrative avenue for investors like us.The Key Growth Indicator: A significant uptick in SFH building permits during 2022 and 2023 screams a burgeoning market ripe for investment.Property Highlight: Zooming into the zipcode 44134, let's examine a promising investment with this single-family home.3104 Liggett Dr, Parma, OH 44134 On this property, I calculate an ARV estimated between $107,000 and $115,000.

I would suggest getting going here for a membership to the Stark County Real Estate Investors Association to start networking at many events throughout the month with local & like minded investors, contractors, realtors, lenders, etc...