However, if I earn too much “earned income,” I risk losing these essential benefits.That’s why I’m exploring real estate and the stock market, as these generate “unearned income” and allow me to maintain my benefits while building financial security.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Investors typically want detailed financials and an agent can help you put together all these docs like rental history, expense reports, potential ROI projections, etc.

The sky is the limit once you are financially free!

@Josh LemonsThey have a regulation A offering which is open to accredited and non accredited investorsThe great thing is they have to submit their offering circular and have it qualified by SEC as well as submit financial information etc.All this means is the information is readily available and if you do not understand it then I recommend engaging an attorney who can interpret it.

@Richard Nguyen I’ve had a great experience with Dmitriy at Sense Financial

100% agree.. especially with syndication once your money is in their account you have zero control.. your not on the checking account your relying on either sponsor prepped financial although some are audited which is better of course..

Now if you want to buy and live there forever or you want a specific location or lifestyle or the amenities, might be something to consider, but not for investment....they're for living.Your best option right now depending on your income, is probably to buy at least 4bed house or 5 bedroom if you can make it work financially and rent bedrooms. 

I know people that are really good at their trade (plumbing, cleaning, electrician, etc) but they don't have financial discipline, they don't know how to market, they suck at customer service, they don't use tools to their advantage, etc.Cody Sanchez (lady in the video) buys different types of businesses and makes them profitable by applying basic business disciplines.

RE is related only to the extent that RE is the collateral, note investing is an area of finance.You don't need an MBA in finance, but you do need to understand the financial arena and mostly it's about laws relating to both finance and real estate.Doug, sorry I missed mentioning you.