I used half the HELOC ($160K) as a down payment on a 12-unit property, making my dad a 35% owner since we used his funds.

If you're only looking to have 1 property overtime I might not be the best fit for you because everything rely's on that 1 property. 

I currently have a background in Semiconductor construction from starting as a detail engineering, working to be a construction manager, and now working as a Modular MEP construction consultant in the span of 5 years.

I would give it some time for lenders to catch up on this type of property.

Focus on learning market trends, property valuation, and different investment strategies.

Hi Lenders, currently in the market for a cash flow management tool to help organize payoffs and broker commissions to get a better understanding of how many more loans I can fund on a given month.

This is my first time entering into commercial investing.I bought an old property which is in CRT (commercial residential Town/mixed use) zone.

You make $7K on the $175K property or $40K on the $1M property. 

local REIA groups are filled with investors looking to buy properties.

Consider reaching out to a local Rental Owners Association to connect with experienced hosts, gain valuable insights, and access resources that can help you navigate property management more effectively.