The best way is with people you know. 

So, I've closed hundreds of loans for people. 

I don't think that I'd personally trade that in for STR or multi family, the hassle of people is much more than dealing with the hassle of a warehouse business at least in my mind.but if the cash gets your overall portfolio to a place you'd prefer more then go for it, but personally the current deal sounds awesome.  

people will sue for anything these days. 

There are also many new construction townhomes all over Houston, so if/when you go to re-sale, most people can buy new for just a bit more (if not the same) than buy your used townhome.

This is a hard one for people to work with since a lot of investors that do not have a lot of experience do not want to get a deal, not know the full rehab, and fear that they will lose the deal/EMD. 

Depending on the type of commercial you want to get into my suggestion is to go work for a company that does commercial real estate as learning from people who do it and getting paid at the same time is not a bad strategy 

Yes, I know that the Sold Comps reflect what someone actually paid, but I also want to see what people (i.e.

Was wondering if other people went down this avenue

It'll be confusing in the short term, I think people assume it's inflationary.