I like that you’re driven and really want to surround myself with likeminded individuals. 

You have not done real estate deals in the past as a group or also individually?

Whether you plan to rent your current home or buy a new property, the choice depends on your risk tolerance, cash flow goals, and lifestyle preferences.

A Beneficial Owner is an individual who either directly or indirectly owns or controls a company.

There are tons of valuable posts, learning materials, and great individuals here on Biggerposckets- so this is already a good start.

I tried reasoning with that individual as well but similar to you, seems adamant this strategy works.

In comparison, when buying real estate you have a guaranteed asset because, unlike the stock market, during inflation, real estate prices tend to increase too so it is clear why some people prefer owning real estate over any other type of investment.While investing in a single, high-risk stock may pay off big rewards, diversifying your portfolio is key to protecting your wealth.

If you prefer less hassle and lower monthly payments on the new home, selling might be the better option.

You want two individual loans to get much better terms.

I manage my own short term rental and have one cleaner who does all turnovers and another individual who cuts the grass every two weeks.