Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

You have a community of people to support you and help you every step of the way.

The only big issue I ran into is on of the basement walls needed extra support, I don't think a newer build would have that issue. 

It's usually best to talk with your neighbors about your plans and get their support as one of the variance tests is that the requested relief does not cause a public health issue or alter the essential character of the neighborhood.Try googling "tests for a variance in [your state]" and talk with your local zoning department.

If you need further assistance, you can reach out to support@biggerpockets.com

A couple of months ago, I purchased a property using a hard money loan for $115,000.

I always make sure to help the team but also support them while giving them room to make the position theirs, get them to realize they are part of the company, not just an employee. 

@Malcolm Brown it is great that you are thinking of the money to fund the deals you are going to get started with but understanding what a deal is, I think, should be the starting point. 

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Over the past quarter, I have seen around $1B in defaulted fix and flip loans - many of these from new lenders since 2020 and more of a "tech platform".As we all know, the intersection of tech and real estate investing has brought incredible innovation, especially in hard money lending.

Take a bit of that money and invest in learning - go to meetups and the many events that take place related to investing in the city - some for free and some paid.