like others have said, if you're not wanting to contribute cash, it's very hard to make an argument for why you would get a significant equity share.

However, my mother has financially contributed to the property, effectively making her the rightful owner.

When reaching out, it helps to offer value in return—think about tasks like checking on properties when they can't, delivering materials, finding reliable contractors, or even handling basic project management tasks.Building genuine relationships and showing you're willing to contribute will go a long way in earning their trust and gaining hands-on experience.

Retirement Account Contributions: Given my W-2 income and rental income, what are the best retirement accounts to contribute to for tax efficiency?

Rising maintenance costs, turnover, Taxes, and other expenses will also contribute to this.  

Right now I can contribute $50K to the purchase of a property.

Want to contribute the the community before I start asking for help.

True story about my mentor- On one occasion I asked him why does he contribute so much of his time and knowledge to my journey. 

I’m excited to learn from your experiences, exchange ideas, and contribute to discussions as I continue to grow in this space.Looking forward to connecting with you all and gaining valuable insights along the way! 

I generally see literature as such, and cannot tell if having a part time employee removes the chance of solo 401k or if the custodians just don't want to deal with it:"IRS rules prohibit contributions to a solo 401(k) if you have full-time employees, but you can use the plan to cover yourself and your spouse into retirement."