Josh, we are entering a period where the FED has came out and said rates are coming down.Based on decades of data, during market cycles when interest rates are decreasing, asset prices rise.

Remember syndicators are marketers first and operators (sometimes) a distant second. 

With $15-20K liquid, focus on lower-cost Midwest markets where down payments stretch further. 

Goal would be to acquire 20 rentals by the age of retirement, with some already starting to be paid off.I am in the same boat as you, and I focus on safe appreciation all day (small cash flow for safety and then focused on markets on that appreciate). 

There are many markets that this will work great. 

Check local rents (Zillow, Rentometer) and cap rates—Cleveland’s market favors long-term stability.

Leverage your W-2 income for better loan terms, explore private/hard money for off-market deals, and network with investors to expand your deal flow.Good luck!

Unless you spend money trying to find off market deals..

Need a marketing team or call center.

There's currently a website set up to get information from customers that have had this contract "sleight of hand" done to them.