The idea is for her to be a silent partner, while I take on the more active role of finding deals and managing the properties.I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on whether this could be a realistic strategy to get me started in real estate investing while at the same time help her establish a source of retirement income in the next 5-10 years.

Also look for properties in established & attractive neighborhoods that match your price point & research rental rates.

The learning curve to establish good leases and practices is just too great IMO for hobby landlords.  

The application is done in 10 minutes online, but I highly recommend establishing a good relationship with Amex before applying.

Valuations prior to establishing residency is tax at different rate.

Let's assume the property has $313,000 in NOIValued at 6.26 M 5% cap loan $4,695,000P+I annual= $413,400> NOI5.216M 6% cap loan $3,912,000P+I annual= 344,460 > NOI4.47M 7% cap loan $3,352,500P+I annual= $294,708 <NOI cash flow + Are you a gambling man? 

You can start with a turnkey that can use a light rehab to help you build a team and establish a foundation to then get into bigger projects.

I'm eager to establish connections with fellow multi-family investors, developers, and industry enthusiasts, with an eye toward potential collaborations and expanding our network.

Dive into detailed market research, establish clear investment objectives, evaluate your financial readiness, analyze properties thoroughly, and perform due diligence before finalizing any transactions.

Compare that to when the driveway was put in.3) If your driveway has been there for at least 14 years, you can try to establish ownership via adverse possession law.