A great high functioning portfolio along with a decent W2 goes a very long way to achieving your goals. 

Without the income tax benefit, it really starts to feel like any other market, especially when you're not there to handle things firsthand.

Since then, I’ve been listening to BiggerPockets, On The Market, and Real Estate Rookie, and I’m currently reading The Multifamily Millionaire by Brandon Turner.A bit about myself:I'm a 31-year-old software engineer looking to become a long-term multifamily real estate investor (REI) and achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early).

Some will be over-achieved and some will be under-achieved.I don't put much credence in the published returns. 

With a strong background in both real estate and lending, I work with a range of clients—investors, builders, and developers—to help them achieve their investment goals.

What are you trying to achieve?

What's the most efficient way to achieve these goals?

How will they achieve the promised returns?  

And then have all of your other LLC's be members in the holding company (if that is what you're trying to achieve).

Take small steps consistently to achieve your goals.Good luck!