Open to suggestions.Little about me I have a relatively higher paying public service job.

🔄 The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5Ever feel like your W2 job is holding back your real estate dreams?

My company offers real estate syndications.

It all started when my wife's college friend offered me an opportunity to invest in a commercial property.

If possible, consider a duplex or single-family home with extra rooms instead, as they offer better appreciation and flexibility.

I feel both offer a tremendous amount of value.

They offer invaluable insights into neighborhoods, regulations, tenant demographics, and market conditions—information you can't get from books or podcasts.The good news is that working with an investment team typically comes at no extra cost.

I don't necessary want to quit my job but having the option to do so is desired.

Right now, the best offers around me are for some 1.3-4 million, that only generated around 100k per year gross, so there would be a high chance of not cash flowing, and paying money, especially with a commercial loan (these buildings have more than 4 units).I was thinking that although the rental itself does not generate money, I would be able to deduct the mortgage interest, and depreciation from my personal w2 income and would be net positive.

If you have the right team, your job as an investor should be pretty easy: 1.