But I get it if you can invest 500.00 U certainly cant buy whole notes or secured positions with such a small amount. becomes a personal decisions make 7.5% with risk of losing it all or buy T bills for about 5% with zero risk.. its up to the individual investors.

It also takes a personal guarantee from the borrower.  

For my personal investment journey I have done flips, buy and hold, BRRR, and wholesale.

Meaning you're an accredited person($200k + for 2 yrs+).

The cities I narrowed down.ColumbusLouisianaAreas around DallasMcAllenWhile I initially thought about some of these out-of-state deals, I've realized that managing properties remotely can be challenging.

Would a handyman be the right person to show the apt?

Securing financing for flipping projects specially for beginners can be challenging but if you do the work required, it'll be a rewarding journey.

Challenges?

Challenges?

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.