I am on the lending side of things and always happy to discuss shop and various funding options out there, even if not within my resource pool.Cheers!

I thought you were referencing some public option on here.

When I was younger I sold a condo with a lease option, but didn’t do it correctly; I had to evict and foreclose.  

And my options are: -One $800k property in CA (25% down), or-Two $400k properties in ID (both at 25% down).If we take the 2015-2020 5-year appreciation (so as not to include the roller coaster and unlikely 5-year market we experienced from 2020-2025) for each state, the CA property would see an average appreciation of 37%.

Hey send me a DM, I have a closed ended second lien option for you that's a DSCR but I have to send you a questionnaire to make sure we can do it. 

With that being said you do have lots of options.

I'd estimate that I currently have about $300k in equity on my home, and am seriously considering borrowing some of it to invest in real estate, however I have no idea what the best options would be (syndicating, rentals, flips, lending, etc).

Have you considered other options, and what concerns you about them?""

Remember your situation is unique so it's important to consult with a tax advisor or CPA to explore all available options and ensure compliance with tax regulations.Thanks!

I guess I am not sure what your goal is, but I guess funding capital improvements is one way to get involved in CRE, but like Don noted, if you don't understand the concepts of investing nor the specific risks of any of those options, then you are not investing, you are gambling at best, and throwing money and time away at worst.I.e. a quick search of Cincinnati for industrial properties under $300k, and I have about a dozen.