@James McGovernA common issue with cash for keys is the landlord is suggesting a price to the tenant.

You see a picture, you have some things in common, you link up and hope it works.

This goes against another commonly made argument that the HELOC saves next to nothing.  

Has to be with your current employer. 

*Lake Anna, Reston Virginia*Originating in 1990, The Reston Town Center is a major employment and entertainment hub in the area, with companies such as Google, Leidos, Facebook, Microsoft, General Dynamics, and Fannie Mae, to name a few, more than 50 retailers, including an 11 screen LOOK Dine-In Cinema, CitySwing (Golf Simulator), a seasonal ice rink, many well-renowned restaurants and bars, and other highly attractive amenities such as a full service 243 bed hospital, a new metro, and the Dulles International Airport that is receiving $700 million renovations by 2026*Reston Town Center*Source: Rediscovering Reston-- the First Planned Community in the USSource: Washington Dulles International Airport to Expand Passenger and Cargo OperationsOne of the biggest points of discussion over the last few years has been around the office market, and how the rising office vacancies due to the shift towards a work-from-home and hybrid work schedule have pushed many companies to downsize or relocate out of previously major employment centers.

I am rolling 401k over from a previous employer to fund the SD solo 401k.

You wouldProbably then need to pay Self Employment tax.  

I know and am aware there's no guarantee, however since I'm pretty new in the real estate game, I'm not too familiar with syndications companies, and it's important for me to invest with a company that has been around AT-LEAST 5+ years, which seems to be not so common right now to what I'm finding. 

If they pay a tenant portion, I verify employment, hours, and wage, or if it's benefits, be sure you have documentation.

And, residents need employment; otherwise, units are full but some can't pay.In many markets, there's a pretty large jump from C to D class...and in most markets, D class takes very hands on, local management.