It is also a low-risk way to learn all the principles of real estate investing with very limited risk, gain experience with evaluating, buying, repairing, renting and managing a property.

Essentially, you're going to have to work a bit harder on the social level vs a guy with the same experience as you but is 40 years old. 

Don't know all the details yet, but I found this link which gives you a better idea of what they do and how they promote. https://seniorlivingsmart.com/...Essentially, you join their network, become a "certified buyer" and promote the "ease of transitioning" out from ones house in a quicker time frame, no realtor fees, etc. 

Yes, this is pretty normal - generally conventional loans like this are super competitive (since everyones essentially offering the same product) so shopping and finding some deals especially with smaller banks and brokers can yield good rates well under the "prevailing headline market rates"

I’ve essentially put together a comparative for her and, you’re right.

I would say the three biggest reasons why people don't achieve financial freedom are: 1 fear of investing/losing money and will put it in something like a CD and be happy with 2-3%2 spending too much money on non-essentials like eating out, nice cars and primary housing.

So, the property would essentially be a commercial property now (5+ units) and would essentially have the same use and rights as a traditional 5-unit commercially zoned property.

Your situation sounds like a classic investor's dilemma, and it's great that you're considering all angles before making a move.First off, it's worth considering what the "rip cord" would be for your investment—essentially, what's your financial breaking point where you need to make a decisive move to avoid further losses?

Knowledge of real estate principles, the title transfer process, and real estate laws specific to the county and state the subject property is located in4.

Essentially, you would be putting less down if you can negotiate 6% concession from the seller.