If we sell our crypto holdings to invest in real estate, we will be subject to significant Capital Gains Tax.

Have you chosen a tool yet?

They offer interest-only loans, don't charge for appraisals unless the deal actually closes, and have great customer service (they actually close on time unlike some of the lenders my clients have chosen against my advice over the years who ask for my time for underwriting the day before closing).

End of the day we achieved our mission and were able to donate the home to the family that was chosen and that was not easy either. 

This community is full of helpful resources and knowledgable professionals eager to assist during your journey.Have you chosen a brokerage yet? 

If your chosen market requires 2 or 3 flights with layovers, you probably won’t have the time or desire to get on the ground as often as you like.

Align your chosen strategy with your financial goals and risk tolerance.

- We've chosen many times NOT to renew a S8 tenant's lease because of the damage they cause, which their caseworker won't hold them accountable for.- We just evicted a S8 tenant that refused to pay their portion of the rent. - We also have S8 tenants move because the owner won't agree to repaint, replace carpeting, etc. - that were new when the S8 tenant moved in 1-2 years ago.Another challenge of finding S8 tenants is many EXPECT you to waive application fees and security deposits. 

There is also the lending field which is quite lucrative if your more into financecommercial real estate if some day you want to be doing bigger deals and making 6 figure commissions checks.. etc etc.to try to start your business as a flipper or wholesaler is tough and it has a 95% failure rate being that it appeals to the mass's of which many frankly don't have the skills to succeed or the financing behind them.OR converselyMake money at your chosen profession save and buy and hold.. buy the best you can hold for long term.. same with buying securities .

Your scattered approach is going nowhere fast (analysis paralysis) and is highly likely to result in someone taking advantage of you:(Recommend:1) Figuring out what investment approach suits your skills & risk tolerance2) Determining where in the US to apply your chosen approach3) Learning everything you can about that market4) Networking & building contacts & team in the market5) Doing a "test" investment in that market to make sure your expectations are met6) Investing more if your expectations are met.-- If not, go back to step #1 as you many have chosen the wrong approach!