Despite its popularity, very few actually understand the asset class and how to achieve optimal returns.

Its also classic and never goes out of style.

I think the first thing you should do in this situation is figure out what you are trying to achieve and what your end goal is. 

High rent growth areas are likely to achieve positive cash flow quicker than low rent growth areas.  5 years for cash flow seems reasonable in many markets.  

I have helped finance some of these style loans.

Again just to reiterate, this is specifically for those who are NON-US citizens.I know my questions are very in-depth and seem complicated but no one in the Bigger pockets podcasts talks about how non US citizens or non-resident aliens deal with wanting to buy real estate and attempt to real their goals of achieving FIRE. 

My primary focus right now is Duplex/Triple & REI investments, with a goal of achieving financial freedom.

Let’s connect and explore how we can achieve your real estate goals together!

If you’re looking at Cleveland, the west side is often a great choice since you can achieve both appreciation and cash flow in neighborhoods like South Hills and Edgewater.

Closed-end private equity style offerings generally have very different liquidity profile than a private credit fund (or interval funds), where the investor lock-up period is generally longer, with most of the returns being generated at exit (or back-ended).