Whether it’s for startup costs, equipment, or marketing, leveraging your home’s value can help bring your entrepreneurial goals to life.Bottom LineWhether you’re thinking about selling, upgrading, or simply want to understand your options, your home equity is a powerful resource.

But that will be your decision and at least you have options.

Private lending could be an option if your goal is "cash flow".

This will either eliminate or open different options for you.3.

@Isaac TerryIn terms of it being worthwhile, just like most other markets out of state if the barrier or entry is too high where you live, the landlord laws are not favorable where you live, and you are looking for positive cashflow then Cleveland can be a good option.

This reduces exit options and affects the value. 10) Small number of small units is the most expensive residential development there is.

Are there no better options, like a REIT's, Stocks, Bitcoin, or other things?

Sure, but again securing $500,000 isn't difficult.That said, liability coverage is lawsuit protection coverage just like it is for you. 

You want a property that has the highest probability of maxing out on appreciation.Once done, you would want to explore the options below to maximize your rental income:- STR- MTR- Rent by RoomYou should go into this understanding YOU will live in the worst unit - in an illegal unit in the basement if you can!

A couple great co-living options is STR by the room, Student housing, sober living, Senior care...