So in short, the past six months have been quite an adventure, left my day job, started a business, and moving to AR to start my own path as an architect-developer.

Start over with a better mindset on what you are after because the way you are talking is going to lose you money.

When did they start it?

-Commercial vacancies remain hard to fill-We are on pace to do the least number of transactions this year since I started REI in 2017.Not trying to be negative, just being honest and realistic.

In the long run, you should see cashflow go up but you probably aren't going to retire off cashflow in the early years, even if you bought a coupled dozen properties.So, if you want to dip your toe in the water the easy way, start with a turnkey rental. 

These deals account for nearly half of the 156 office leases over 100,000 square feet signed this year, totaling over 14.1 million square feet, according to CoStar data.Notable renewals include Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston, extending its lease until 2044, and Aimbridge Hospitality in Texas, renewing for five years.

Track record goes a long way and if you are just getting started it's easiest to begin with your "friends and family" network.

You have found a great resource here with the Forum...start asking questions...

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

I am based in Australia and an Australian citizen looking to start investing in Duplex to  4plex-style residential.