As raising rents often comes with an increased vacancy exposure risk with renewals, it may not always be the best strategy.

That way someone can have "passive" exposure through the debt, yet still have RE exposure in some form or fashion.

It is correct that there is no limit, but some of the aggregators and securitizers who purchase these loans post-close have exposure limits, such as $10 million in unpaid principal balance.

Larger brokerages sometimes are in need of administrative work, which could earn you a steady income while also getting exposure to the field. 

As mentioned above- CAPEX exposure both building and parking lot.3. 

You can also see total loan exposure, every loan ever pulled, every property ever owed, every co-signing partner from every project, permits, etc... 

Or would you recommend passive investing in syndications as a better way to gain exposure and build capital before transitioning into direct ownership?

.✔ Keeping it listed = More Exposure – Removing and relisting resets listing views on some platforms but may not improve visibility.

. - In September 2024 the FAIR Plan had $6B in exposure to the Palisades alone.

I always thought the "worst" part of it were the relatively low returns, and I see why that is not very appealing to newer investors, but I definitely see it as a viable option for investors who already have exposure and are looking for something that is less hands-on.