Quote from @Andrew Steffens: I think going into an STR purchase with reasonable expectations of cashflow in this current market and rate environment is admirable. 

I currently have a duplex and the first support needed will be taxes for 2024.My goals over the next year are to purchase another 2-4 unit complex as well as establishing a long list of leads and maybe getting under contract for a fix and flip.

Note you must be an accredited investor to participate.A con that turn some people off DSTs is they come with higher fees than out right owning a stable, low maintenance property; however based off what you described DST fees are far below what you are currently paying. 

If I transfer the money to my current job I cant barrow from it.

As we kick off 2025, the real estate market is continuing to evolve, presenting both opportunities and challenges for investors. With fluctuating interest rates, tighter lending criteria, and increased competition for...

Do you plan on renting out your current house or house hacking it? 

The price is about as low as you can go in Southern California.

The overhead to start a company is low, but the cost to scale is high. 

Low appreciation may make the RoI from these assets low over long term, though they will cash flow on day 1.

VA loans are the only loans that allow this, and there is no rate penalty for it no longer being your primary home.With that in mind, you could do a cash out refinance today at a higher rate than current market rates which will create profit on the loan, we can take that profit to pay for your closing costs.