I would love to help her retire earlier and also get some experience for myself through the process, but I don't want to lead her down the wrong path with her own money.

I'm in San Jose and I rent a 4 bd for $3450 and invest in RE elsewhere, but part of my master plan is to retire in 2027 and get the heck out of here and travel the world a bit.

I’m looking to help my parents when they retire in the next few months/years. 

Some areas like office may not do so well in a down economy where more stable assets like apartments, self-storage and mobile homes may hold up nicely.Geographic Diversification - Another form of diversification within real estate syndication is geographically.

My goal is stable cash flow, with reserves, and seasonal cash flow which has the LTR underneath as a safety net.  

Are you suggesting I look at trading into something that’s likely to be more stable vacancy wise (SFH)?

also any advice on turnkey properties i.e rent to retirment, roofstock and Martel turnkey

Hello Fellow Private Investors,I have a client who is a retired Colonel from the Air Force.

@Peter Walther Kimberly Amadeo (retired, writes about healthcare) gets the #1 reason wrong. 

Save up money for the small (3.5%) down payment, find every way possible to build your credit, and develop a consistent income or stable work history.