To collect all rents and other income from the Property and promptly and directly deposit suchrents in XXXX's Pooled Trust Account.3. 

Yes @Akash Sky that is considered ordinary income

If investing in real estate was easy, everyone would have passive income.

The northwest suburbs of Akron are the higher  income areas.  

From experience, I’d recommend getting pre-approved, improving your debt-to-income ratio if needed, and researching local assistance programs.

Another option is investing in real estate through partnerships or fractional ownership, focusing on properties that yield cash flow or appreciation potential.For long-term growth, consider diversifying into assets such as private equity, tax liens, or even certain types of real estate that offer both capital appreciation and income potential over time.

Absolutely, the passive income from owning rentals is great but I also love getting into big projects and seeing the transformation from start to finish@David Jesperson What city/market are you looking to buy and what type of properties are you looking for, SF, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF?

Akron is a very blue city and are not very landlord friendly - source of income protections, etc... 

And having some operating income is ideal but not necessary if I expand through HELOC and refinances.

This requires an income that allows you to maintain your standard of living throughout your life.