My retirement funds are about 50% in syndications - some of which are in what I feel to be recession resistant asset classes such as moble home communities, self storage facilities and senior housing.

The economies of scale and control will give you many advantages over a BRRRR.I don’t have a BRRRR myself but I would think you’d need good tenants with “recession resistant” jobs and be in a workforce B/C class area.

Using the most fade-resistant flat paint initially is all important.

It would be worth looking into a drought resistant option in the future.

You have to wait for her and be patient cos it has to be at her own pace and with no pressure other wise she will resist. ( I dont know why, but in general women are wired to protect and conserve) And all she sees when you tell her about RE is RISK and PROBLEMS. ultimately is the fear of the unknown. ( She is protecting her household) Automatic reaction. 

The financing vs cash information is great to keep in mind, as is the recommendation to save up some cash reserves and plan to be recession-resistant with the types of properties I go for.

My income has declined so much that I'd likely need to get a co-signer for a loan and I have always been very resistant to taking on debt. 

Unless you are flush with cash and have no debt you will be resistant to the impact of a downturn.

I'm normally willing to walk away from a bad situation, but I have invested SO much into this listing, I'm really resisting it. 

They look great, durable and water resistant.