Patience, an attribute that is rare among many flippers and virtually nonexistent among most lenders, is the easiest way to protect yourself and your borrowers and not participate in the nonsense that defines the current cycle.

Per the comps that half bathroom added ~$50k of value.  

Neighborhood and appraisers were taking comps from half a mile out that would cause the value of the property to go up substantially.

You provide the deal and half the downpayment.

Easiest to work with?

Mostly looking for the easiest way to be able to manage the property while minimizing expenses.

I am not in commercial real estate, but I think there is a lot of opportunity on that side with AI - I havent even looked into it but your question made me think about it, I imagine there is a way to identify opportunities for commercial properties that are undervalued strictly based on the current rent ( easiest value add in my opinion.

Buying a primary is usually easiest before you stack a few rentals.

Easiest First Project StyleFor your first one, target:• cosmetic to moderate rehabs• under 1,600–1,800 sq ft• straightforward mechanicals (avoid full gut rowhomes until you’ve got experience)Let your first flip be a base hit.

Single-family can work too; it just depends on the numbers.The easiest way to think about it isn’t “does this qualify,” but “does accelerating depreciation actually move the needle for me now?”