Here are some very UNSCIENTIFIC conclusions I’ve drawn from empirical evidence1. 75% or more of syndications need rising property prices to obtain even a decent risk adjusted rate of return.  

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So you have some meaningful cash flow that can be saved to expand your empire.

Lenders are not giving out these loans to help doctors create rental real estate empires.

I am not looking to build a real estate empire, just a few doors, and will probably only purchase out of state in the future.What would you do?

By holding onto those properties, you'll be savoring the sweet taste of appreciation and cash flow, laying the foundations of a solid empire for generations to come.A long-term mindset is key to building lasting wealth in real estate.

Seems worth it though, so I'm not running around trying to piece things together an build my own empire of employee and agents, etc.

If you have the other income and can afford to keep rolling your RE profits and additional money into growing your RE empire for the long term then there is no rule saying that you shouldn't or can't do that.

Here's two episodes I might start with on your STR/MTR decision journeyBuying in Overlooked Short-Term Rental Markets https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-948The Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Medium-Term Rental Empire https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-780If you like those two episodes, please feel free to reach out to me for more, there's a good amount of STR/MTR BiggerPockets podcasts and content.

Aloha @Kaleb Ahonen - my team and I take an Off Market/Distressed Property approach in the Inland Empire, San Diego, Orange County and LA.