Hey Gene, I read some of the replies throughout the thread too so I think I have some context.You initially said that you just want RE exposure but it seems you also want to have something that's operating at cash flow break even or better.

I am considering working in sales or potentially another position that allows me to get some exposure to real estate.

Exposure to the elements is causing the back end of its exterior wall to bulge and will most likely collapse.

Claiming health defects from mold exposure, along with a laundry list of demands.

Because in the end you're trying to mitigate your exposure if sued.

I.e. if syndicator is putting in a million dollars, buying a $75mm asset, and charging a 2% acquisition fee, this syndicator has exactly $0 of real exposure to the deal and has already made $500k net of their "investment".  

.- Single family and multi-family properties means that the investor takes a significant (or all of the) exposure on the property in the event of damages and repairs while with a condo such costs are shared.- Condos are typically closer to very busy areas like city centers (while single family and multi-family are further away / in suburbs) which, in the case of a buy-hold-rent strategy, means that the investor will have more traffic / demand.- Smaller properties are usually easier to off-load (more liquid) because our society is seeing very high levels of migration (people travelling or moving for work constantly) / people less inclined to partner / have families / people more focused on work / and pied-a-terre concept.- Condos are much easier to maintain internally than larger homes.- Condos are easier to manage as Air B&B than larger homes.- In the case of multi-family properties, sharing a home with two or three other families where everyone knows everyone can create issues if they don't get along as the close proximity doesn't allow for any privacy.Happy to connect with you and speak in more detail if you are interested in Massachusetts!

I'm still learning about what's realistic and possible, so I don't have this number yet- minimize taxes- protect liability exposure- if SDIRA is the right answer, the fees for custodians looked high - but moving the money will means saving my capital against market loss in my current Roth at the next downturn, so maybe the fees pay for the added security and additional benefits of REI.It's helpful to write this out.

This change marks a departure from the trend since mid-2022, where private buyers led acquisitions as REITs and institutional investors reduced their exposure.

I separate the bank accounts because in reduces my financial exposure should one property face law suite.