I am just starting out with my first single family home.  

Hi Melissa,I would start by going back to your agent and ask for them to include other properties that better align with your rental.

Just curious to see how people in this community started when venturing into the land and new construction aspect of investing. 

Start with that, then if those don't work you can venture into the Hard money and all the other fun stuff.you can always consider bringing on a partner as well, you seem to be able to offer the time and research needed.

It turns out that the upstairs tenant had their garbage disposal clogged, and the backflow of the water started pouring into the dishwasher and overflowing onto the floor and into the first floor apartment.

We are planning to start our first few properties with cash so we don't get burned on hard money interest payments since it will be after work and weekends we are working on the project.

If you’re looking to take extra cash out generally this season requirements start at 90 days, some lenders are six months.

I would love to see how to get started .from purchasing the land, permits,  and simple question for a newbe like what's the min acres you need to build...

I appreciate that this thread was started quite some time ago but since I read it, I just wanted to clarify a few things.

Quote from @Cody Journell: I would start with Corey's advice: differentiate yourself from the crowd by providing quality services.