I have been investing in notes since 2017 and it's been a pretty simple process.

PhilipIt sounds like a simple private money loan to me.

My goal and why are pretty simple invest multi family units that eventually gives me the cashflow I need to spend more time with my family.I'm here to refine my how and join a community of likeminded individuals.The plan is in about a year to move to Milwaukee with a house hack and begin my journey.

A simple no-brainer. 

OK I know, I know, finding solid contractors of ANY kind is already difficult enough, but I'm looking for any leads on nearby builders of small unique home styles: A Frames, Simple Cabins, and other Tiny Homes generally speaking. 

@Bruce WoodruffAfter seventeen years in the biz in my opinion the answer is a simple one.

They've done very well.And forgive me if you've already done this because it is really simple but you'd be surprised how many people on BP forget about the search box, myself included.I just did a quick search for "Greenwood Indiana" and there's a lot of great advice about the area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

It is simple and powerful.  

Purchase price: $312,000 Cash invested: $10,000 My wife and I bought the worst house in the nicest neighborhood with the intent to DIY rehab and rent out after two years.

Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: The BRRRR Rental Property Investment Strategy Made Simple - David M Greene3.