The most deceptive content on the internet is half true and sprinkled with somewhat correct data and professional-sounding lingo to create an impression of profoundness.

Legitimate question.My advise depends on what your true end goal is.

Like you I think I made my first investment in a true syndication when I was in my early 60s. the sponsor is what matters.. asset OK  but if the sponsor is not top notch I dont care how good the project is..

Hopefully one day my dreams will come true and i will figure the financing out, which is way more difficult than Quantum Physics in my opinion!!!

I love what I do and have been so passionate about short term vacation rentals way back in the “mail the keys” and before Airbnb was an item.

It is true that one could overcome it. 

I'm particularly passionate about long-term multi-family. 

“its like the house knows you need the money and something breaks” 😂😂😂 that is painfully true

While it is true that our market is saturated, many of my owners are still doing well, even the ones who purchased post pandemic. 

It's NOT an easy business but if you're passionate about it you'll find a way.