Ok so a diff path then my previous post.I also wanted to invest in real estate but just assume( and bet is probably true) that most of the people that find truly good investments have  either or all of the following the most "average joes" don't:1.

I'd say the logical paradigm in the question is a bit off.CRE includes everything from airports to golf courses to hospitals to campgrounds.So saying "residential versus commercial" is like saying "bacon versus plant life."

Moving forward scaling with hard money loans may be the best bet and would avoid the headaches of living in a construction project. 

Both upset the same mechanisms (same brand, matching models).The camera option may be the best bet.  

We do want to settle in a little bit here while continuing to do our homework, but hope to get into something in the next 6-12 months.With the way interest rates are looking now and what little I see on public listings, I think a smaller multi-family that needs a little rehab would be the best bet. 

Again, you’ve probably thought of these, but those are likely your best bet.

., broker fees, MLS dues, continuing education) versus alternatives like working closely with an investor-friendly agent.Consider whether the time required for licensing, post-licensing education, and maintaining your license is worth it for your investment strategy.If you need help finding an investor-friendly brokerage in Georgia or navigating the process, feel free to reach out!

Has anyone here retired debt-free, and how has that impacted your life versus maintaining debt for investingLooking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences!

This options seems to be your best bet considering all other factors.

Basically since you have these two assets at your disposal maybe tailoring a couple of investments to fit those assets might be the easiest way to go about it versus looking for a needle in the haystack.Just my 2 Cents.