Talk to house hackers because that would be a great way to start, but you are also advanced with money so you may find smarter options that act more like index funds (syndications).Yes I was actually looking at syndications that was going to be my next research topic that seems extremely interesting and powerful syndication seems like an awesome way to diversify without getting my hands dirty necessarily.

I'm a 100% committed student of the real estate industry.

I have some experience in commercial and industrial real estate.

When I see deals that do pencil for an investor, the LTV is 60% or less (I deal with mostly retail and industrial). 

I see what you mean about offering a higher return to a potential investor, especially if they are not familiar with my character/experience in the industry. 

That shouldn't necessarily be a differentiator when choosing a lender, as evidenced by the boom of the DSCR lending industry....non of which are FDIC insured.

It’s awesome that you want to use your downtime to learn more about the industry and make some extra income as a VA.

Future enhancements include the planned Silver Line rail alignment with nearby stops, as well as potential commuter bus services, pedestrian paths, and bike lanes.The development benefits from proactive rezoning by the city, transitioning the land from industrial to mixed-use urban development.

While building this business, I started making connections with others in the industry.

He's a leader in the property management industry.