Having said that, there is no problem having SMART compassion and taking safety measures (15 months rent in an escrow account). 

Building a strong financial foundation involves aiming for a credit score of 700+, educating yourself, building relationships with agents, lenders, and property managers, and analyzing properties with positive cash flow.

It’s a modest home, and we aim for broad appeal with a neutral, updated look that attracts a wide range of buyers.

A common rule of thumb for Return on Equity (ROE) in real estate is to aim for 8-12% or higher.

The homeowner measured  WRONG .   

I suggest creating content (blogs, short videos, etc.) around financial literacy, credit-building, and real estate investing aimed at first-time buyers.

.- I don't care if the investment is less liquid vs. an ETF or REIT and I would aim to hold it for 5+ years at the bare minimum.Some other questions I had and would appreciate any advice:- Is an average minimum of 12-15% irr reasonable for syndicated deals ($10mm - $100mm) with an experienced sponsor?

As our net worth grows, we aim to adjust this allocation to 45% real estate, 45% equities, and 10% cash.

You can aim for a higher price next year when things are (hopefully) more settled.

I'm aiming to get a bare minimum $225,000 for it to make it worthwhile to sell, otherwise I'd most likely refinance and rent it out for now.Thanks in advance for any advice!