The STR, if purely an appreciation play,  is speculation to me. 

With cash, you’ll enjoy higher CoC returns, no mortgage payments, and no risk of foreclosure.

Enjoy the ride.

My allocation I mentioned above is purely what I would do based on my current financial situation.  

The goal is estate planning where our children would enjoy the step-up basis.We are in a very rural area. 

Outside of real estate, I enjoy traveling, hiking and camping.Excited to learn and connect with you all! 

Since I enjoy the management and improvements and tools and growing a business, I chose to acquire my own properties.As for whether syndication is the "best way" ... it's totally whether the syndicator is good or not. 

But my 4 renters are in there 30's-50's and work 50+ hours / week building naval ships and submarines and they enjoy being close enough to walk to the shipyard and coming home to a brand new house with all the modern upgrades. 

My passion for real estate has been a lifelong journey, and I’m thrilled to channel that enthusiasm into helping others find their perfect home.When I’m not busy with real estate, you can find me skydive diving, hitting the gym, capturing moments through photography, or enjoying long walks and runs with my dog, Chip.

I don't know about a pure office building.