. #2 I may have considered (apartment buildings on SoCal or real estate debt fund).  

We are considering joining a couple mentor groups to build relationships with more investors.

One of our most trusted developers from Yucatán, Mexico, who’s been making waves with their focus on sustainable growth, innovative design, and delivering great value to investors, is taking a big step—they’re building a luxury resort in Orlando!

Congratulations on building such an impressive portfolio at such a young age and achieving so many successes!

Focus on smaller single-family homes, condos with low HOA fees, or multi-family properties in these regions, and build a reliable local team of agents, property managers, and other professionals to ensure a smooth investing experience.

Building a real estate portfolio might be attractive, but if you're crunched for time, perhaps you could do private lending in a SDIRA or get into syndications.

IF it is a real problem, then yes, fix it.I would build a fir-in wall out of 2x2s and insulate it heavily (Rockwool comes to mind https://www.rockwool.com/north-america/) There is also drywall that is made for this.

I totally get it – sometimes it's just about being there for people when they’re ready to listen.

Do your homework first - then you'll be ready for a more meaningful conversation with a landlord.Best...

I am building them especially for STRs, but they will have a cash flow as regular rentals.