A healthy balanced market is closer to 3-4 months of inventory so we've got a ways to go.   

At this point it may just be a waiting game if you’ve already offered a healthy price

If there are major issues, I can take care of them without effecting my lifestyle. 

This rental property will be designed with a keen focus on generating a healthy cash flow.Project Blueprint:Budget: Allocated at $200,000, covering construction and all related expenses.Focus: To merge energy efficiency, durability, and tenant comfort with cost-effective construction strategies, making the rentals both affordable and sustainable.Location: Currently scouting – I'm open to suggestions and insights on ideal locations supporting this vision.Strategic Planning:Efficient Design & Planning: I'm considering compact, multi-functional layouts to optimize space usage and incorporate cost-saving construction methods without compromising quality.Sustainability & Efficiency: The plan includes investing in top-notch insulation, air sealing, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable materials to reduce the building's carbon footprint and operational costs.Budget Management & Cost-Saving Initiatives: Careful budgeting and exploring value engineering options are crucial, alongside seeking out grants or incentives for energy-efficient building projects.Community & Sustainability Goals: To create shared amenities to foster a community feel and implement systems encouraging tenants to monitor and reduce their energy consumption.Seeking Community Insights on:Cost-Effective Building Strategies: How can I ensure the project remains within budget while achieving high sustainability and efficiency standards?

However, financial freedom is not simply replacing your current income; it requires maintaining your current lifestyle for life.

Would you mind if I PM you to avoid (what I anticipate to be) a healthy amount of back and forth between us in this post? 

I meet far too many people who make six figures and have almost no savings, because of their lifestyle choices.Focusing on the Right MarketsThere isn't such a thing as "the best market".

From there you can design a plan and a timeline so that by that 5 year mark you can sell the businesses and have enough passive income to enjoy the lifestyle you planned for today.I'd love to help out with your planning because I'm on a similar path to retiring myself in 5 years as well. 

Don't go ham and max downpayments on this income, you need healthy reserves. 

I want to have an idea of how healthy this company is to see if I should invest $100k in their real estate fund.