I've done a lot of residential real estate deals including dozens of passive investments and have syndicated four apartment complexes.REITS - These are more akin to stocks than real estate investing and do not come with the tax benefits.  

First, you could have several lock sets in stock, labeled A/B/C or something like that.

I am invested in mostly stocks and bonds and know nothing about real estate.

I've invested in stocks, traded options, and even a bit of crypto for years.

The unit is furnished and stocked and parking and all utilities are included.

There is a lot of really old housing stock in our area, but I really thought this would stand out.

While there is less multifamily stock than in the Northeast it does exist and deals are out there

According to recent predictions, mortgage rates are expected to stabilize in 2024, which could bring more buyers back into the market.Feel free to reach out if you have more specific questions or need further guidance on navigating the Hampton Roads real estate market.

So if you were in my position, how would you use creative financing to build up to 10 properties in the next 3 years and not sell stock or touch retirement? 

And unfortunately, even when a syndicator is performing above projections, if the stock market comes down, that LP is likely going to stop investing based on asset allocation rules.