.:  ....I am very confused about which route to go....Yeah, because what your asking of the universe and BP is the same as saying "I got $10k in pocket and am standing at airport, where should I go????" 

And even when I try to do my 'due diligence' - in 'hiring' a Broker w/ 20 years experience and all these accreditations, classes, awards  "x" transactions/year; knowledge of 'local' market etc - they STILL  screw me - selling me a house at $10k more than it's value because they skewed the comps they showed me! 

I am currently in business school at the University of Southern California and plan on getting my real estate license once I graduate in May 2025 I am humbled by the experience and wealth of knowledge that is on this platform and I look for forward to getting started with your help 

You could invest in syndications if you are accredited or you could just park extra cash in index funds until you have the time to at least side hustle real estate correctly.

Also look at Intel headquarters, Ohio State University, Google, FB, Amazon, Nationwide, Honda, etc.

If one meets the requirements of an accredited investor, do they go register somewhere or how does it work?

Instead of spreading the "pain" on all, you look to different factors so can effect a smaller universal price increase, and start being more focused on the other price increases to be a burden upon those specific customers that it applies to, better known as a fee schedule. 

The city's universities, hospitals, and growing job market contribute to a steady demand for rental properties, especially in desirable neighborhoods.Considering your budget of under $1.5 million, there are plenty of investment opportunities in Philadelphia that align with your investment goals.

I would also advise to save for reserves.But there isn't a universal right path.

You will hear numerous stories of appraisals almost universally providing value below $100k.  2) in most jurisdictions the primary if less than 15 years old will be rent controlled.