You might also meet someone that could be a potential business partner.

So, be prepared to learn a LOT or to hire or partner with people who have the knowledge and experience in these other areas.

I honestly do not where to start, who to have as a partner, or what type to invest in.

Starting real estate investing involves choosing a suitable strategy, starting with house hacking, real estate wholesaling, and partnering with experienced investors.

Fair point - but I will be partnering with someone who has good MF experience.

Would you stick with the bank  (have kept the communication going with my contact on what i'm working on, high level is 25% in, 9% rate amoritzed 15 currently but I think they would do 20 and also includes construction phase but not sure yet on when it would switch to p&i) and go that route or would bringing in a cash partner (friend/family, have multiple people interested) be something to consider?

My partner and I have decided to move abroad.

Partner with local vendors for showings and closing, advertise the property, screen and vet buyers, and ensure payments flow through a servicing company.

The four partners in TriCore Storage Fund I (MGT1) each have over 15 years in the self storage industry and have syndicated over $160 Million in self storage projects during that time.

However, there are strategies and approaches you can explore to make this process smoother.If your PML is hesitant to fund directly for auction purchases due to the risks, consider structuring a partnership where the PML becomes a joint venture partner.