For some, a smaller market with lower property costs may provide greater financial flexibility, while others might prioritize high-demand cities for quicker tenant turnover.

Every investor  has a different risk tolerance, comes from a different financial situation and has different financial goals.

However, I shudder at the popular suggestion to sell some of your investments for tax purposes, often coming from commission-based brokers and financial advisors.

Thank you @Dave Foster I look forward to my new venture and investing in real estate hoping to achieve financial freedom and enjoy my life with my kids and my beautiful wife that has a terrible debilitating autoimmune disease.

But Im heavily lacking true mentorship to take me to my intended goal of reaching the financial independence community so I can continue to gain more of my freedom and time with loved ones!

Generally if you are up front about the intention and the members are disclosed along with the membership interests and members personal financials underwriting can proceed with the formation docs to follow.

Do you want to buy fixer uppers or more stable assets?

@Jun Lee One pro that I can think of a solo 401K is there is no UBIT taxes when an asset u invested that had leverage sales.

Protecting your asset is sometimes a  factor in an upgrade.

You should visit Beers and Deals in Little Italy hosted by @Rich Somers as well as Ales & Assets hosted by @Mel Adams.