But I'm also producing good cash flow, which I plan to first save and build a good 6-8 month emergency mortgage fund for both my rental property and my primary residence.

As you continue with this journey, you will need to build up some skin to not let it bother you.

Gaining experience is always a great way to build a solid foundation in real estate investing.

I am approximately 85% of my way through the prep and am about to buy the land to start the build.

If you want maximum cashflow and the least headache consider buying a new build without debt. 

Focus on how to juice cash flow if possible (rent by the room, separating spaces, etc.) or decreasing expenses (assuming a loan, looking at new build incentives, aggressive offers w/ rate buy downs that work for you, etc.) 

Think about moving into a building with several units close by to help pay for where you live.

On the other hand, Option 2 with the BRRRR strategy entails owning a single property outright, building long-term equity, and potentially cashing out through renovations, but it's a slower ride, relying on successful renovations and favorable refinancing options, and you're starting with just one property, which may limit your income potential.

Hello BP Community, we're having to bring an unpermitted unit in an older building up to code for a dwelling space and need plans drawn up to submit to the city.

Buildings require maintenance.