Hi Jim, Just some of my random thoughts.What you would do and what I would do are probably not for similar reasons, although the results might be the same.Multi-family is my passion, (not real estate), it's the structures I like, and housing people, and the interior refurbishments, and I am congruent with this 100%.Real state is a bigger definition, does it excite you to own a big warehouse with semi-truck docks and big yellow painted parking bollards, or to NNN lease to a Grocery store, or to own the building that several doctors and dentists practice in?

Also, for other dentists, how do you guys report your salary with it being a base + production/collection?

Her husband is a dentist that owns 2 practices and buying a 3rd one.  

Here's a little bit about me without going into too much detail:-Soon to be dentist with low living expenses and decent excess income to work with-Large amount of side time outside of work (no kids, etc.)

You wouldn't ask your lawn guy if he would mow your grass for free - or your dentist to clean your teeth for free. 

I'm a dentist looking to buy a dental office.

Network where dr's and dentist are.

these are spec construction... multi  development  single user commercial  some industrial and retail.there main focus is doctors dentists and other service providers.. and as well as they are starting to finance wineries in Oregon.. so I just need a little slice of their 30% being a 400 million dollar bank ( very small in bank terms) that leaves 120 mil to spread out and we run 6 to 8 million with them. so we have almost 6 % of their lending base just going to my deals... 

You may have to work harder and think outside the box --be creative.I also assume that you are still single and no kids-- so you can live cheap for few years --no new fancy cars and no TGIFs --- Saying that --the best idea -- specially if there is no hope for job in your field in your area or if you dont want to do job -- you can stay on campus ( part time student ) or near campus --and live real cheap- and concentrate on doing some deals make cash --have a goal to have $50,000 liquid cash in three years --Next - Find Investors / Buyesr or Silent Partners first --that could be doctors, dentists, lawyers, your professors, advisors, parents, unlces, parents friends , other relatives, some rich students in your class -- Prepare a small business plan --strategy -- so you can explain and convince when you meet them.

It is almost completely booked through winter so it is a steady income for him.He treated us like family during our stay and also with a dental emergency by getting us an appointment with the best dentist in Dubrovnik on their day off!