If shes onboard with your plan of taking out 50ish k mortgage and take the rest in cash then do that.

He is graduating soon and planning to get started in real estate. 

I sign up for this all in 2019 for this is the first time I’ve logged in.I bought a place in 2018, remodeled and sold in 2022 and chased my dream of 20 years of moving to Jackson Wy however investing here in not an option since I’m not a billionaire sooooo I am planning my next moves and looking to invest.I have roughly $30K (potentially $50K) to invest in a flex and flip as I’m not sure I could do the landlord thing.I have been looking in places I would like to actually live which is eastern Oregon, North central/East Tennessee, Rapid City or Naples-Clearwater Florida areas.Any help or ideas would be awesome!

Then print that prelim site plan and take it to the Planning department at your city.

Our long-term plan involves eventually vacating our current residence to rent out both units.

What should I plan for to get started?

i plan on having money in the deal.

Not an interrogation but so much to unpack here....No judgement either, I have borrowed from qualified plans and have done early withdrawals too. 

You need to have a plan to service your debt if the rental property isnt working out.

Thanks for the helpful information.I plan on putting up a website to generate leads like you're suggesting.