I dont know and pure speculation on my end..Ha, I wish I could walk.

Originally posted by @Kevin Collins:@Ricardo R.From my experience so far it looks like the benefit of turnkey from REI is purely on the property management side (also tbd as they’ve yet to manage it). 

For someone that is purely a passive investor looking to make as much money as possible, I agree that real estate is not the best place right now.  

Some HD vinyl windows really are pure junk. 

As a pitbull aficionado, he'll likely see this third eviction as proof of the pure, unfettered love he has for his beloved dogs.

Whatever money they make off of securitization from the borrowers note is pure profit.

MFDUs in high-demand areas like Asheville might be limited, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for smaller duplexes or triplexes that align with your budget.If neither works, continuing to rent while buying a pure investment property in a more affordable nearby market could make sense.

This analysis is purely for educational purposes and is for a course capstone project.Any thoughts/feedback would be super helpful.

Should we pivot to focus on purely investment properties like turnkeys or multifamily instead?

From a pure "numbers" standpoint, you're correct.