Once you have a consistent amount of income from your business for 2 years where you can afford to buy a primary, then I would look into house hacking.

Don't discount that.Real estate remains a valuable investment despite current challenges due to its tangible nature, long-term appreciation, and potential for consistent rental income.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

You said you are new to real estate investing but you have a background in residential real estate - what does the background consist of?

This platform is designed to greatly assist you in networking and gaining knowledge about real estate.

There are several platforms for skip tracing LLCs and Trusts.

It often takes living and breathing the industry around the clock for a few years before you start seeing consistent returns.

Focus on STR-friendly areas like Newburgh or Highland Lakes, and use platforms like AirDNA to assess revenue potential.

The BRRRR strategy is doable for a newer investor, but it requires a lot of effort, consistency, and hands-on involvement—it's not exactly a passive way to invest.Whichever route you choose, if you're taking on the bulk of the work to analyze deals and select the best ones, it’s important to ensure your partnership reflects the time and energy you’re putting in.

There are many people on instagram and other platforms selling courses appearing in a certain image, selling a lifestyle that is not 100% congruent with reality and sometimes reality can strike hard and shatter perceived illusions.