Now they want to put the properties into RE Gain Fund, LLC UpREIT (which appears to have been established in 2023). 

Do it ASAP.Exit strategy considerations: Is it worth absorbing some of the costs and focusing on long-term appreciation?

By working with a high-performing team, you can absorb as much as possible.

I have a decent size RE portfolio, and use professional property management.

My dream is to achieve financial freedom through multifamily rental properties and live life on my own terms.Recently, I have been reading one book after another, trying to absorb as much information as possible, and am extremely thankful to finally find this amazing community.

Question: I'm an agent trying to deal with an owner on a small commercial prop says once a buyer signs LOI they can get any relevant leases do their due diligence as well as do their inspection before going to contrac...

He didn't learn Sub-To and other tricks until he was more experienced, and he had the money to pour into it and absorb mistakes.

But, yes, it sounds like simply looking at your numbers and determining whether or not you can absorb a salary is the time to consider it. 

My SFH investment s will help me absorb my losses, so it’s a good learning experience.  

Rentals are extremely difficult to make pencil right now but would only personally consider higher end projects because the costs are far easier to absorb than trying to build in lower value neighborhoods.