But I truly believe, after expansive research, insight, connections and facts, that it's not in any way shape or form an MLM but instead exactly as it has broadcast itself as a completely new reengineered envisioning of what a Real Estate brokerage should, and needs to be, for this age and the future. 

You don't mention your age. 

However, converting these into desirable, owner-occupied homes could capture untapped market segments, particularly as economic conditions improve.Age Distribution and Market DemandDiverse Age Groups: The presence of young adults and an aging population suggests varied housing needs—from starter homes to downsizing options.

Generally speaking I advise people to take on less debt as they get closer to their retirement age -- it reduces risk, and provides more cashflow -- often exactly what retirees or near-retirees are looking for. 

At your age and income level, I would suggest looking into new construction long term rentals.  

It's not even a race/ sex/ age etc. 

One of the strategies that caught my eye is the use of aged shelf corporations.

I would determine if the new CA anti-squatter law applies (do the research now).  

Some things that make a rental appealing 1 - pet policy (pets or no pets allowed)2 - number of full bathrooms 3 - number of floors (single level vs multi)4 - backyard or lack thereof5 - school ratings (higher the better)6 - crime ratings (lower the better)7 - location to highways8 - amenities (parks, pools, trails, lakes, etc)9 - location to place of employment.10 - age of the property 11 - appliances Just to name a few.

"While homeownership numbers stagnated for the TikTok generation, they are still ahead of where their parents were at the same age.