This ensures you can provide them with a clear and accurate scope of work.

However, longer-term bonds (1-5+ years) are subject to interest rate volatility:If rates rise, bond values drop, potentially leading to negative net returns.If rates fall, bonds appreciate, but gains are capped by their fixed coupon rates.While Treasuries provide stability, they offer limited upside and carry hidden risks for medium- to long-term maturities.Why Real Estate Is a Stronger Option in Today’s MarketMultifamily real estate, particularly value-add properties, presents an asymmetric risk-reward profile that Treasuries simply cannot match.

People coming into town to visit family, reunions, weddings or professionals on contracts.All that to say, don't count yourself out.

Professional tenants can smell an opportunity from a new landlord from a mile a way. 

I’m a full-time sales professional at a global GSI, so I’m seeking relatively efficient strategies.Has anyone successfully used cash-out refinances, 1031 exchanges, or other equity-based approaches to boost income?

Readers should seek professional advice.

Maybe they bring the experience and provide the funds.I don't like any of your options based on I think you are too new to investing in real estate to take on any of those.

You lose all of the control and these are long term investments - but in my experience the returns match what I had on the active real estate and I am hiring professionals to manage the assets.  

Also, providing value to others at a high level will pay off for you in the end if you stick with it.

@Anade Davis Agency: either FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, or VA.Look for land contracts, where seller provides financing.