Hi @Jef A.My favorite RE asset class is real estate notes. 

There is licensing and certifications for real estate agents.

@Aaron OrensteinYes, timing matters.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, tax planning and financial planning.

They may provide for a better interest rate than other available forms of credit, and may provide a tax benefit to the borrower.However, borrowers should keep in mind that home equity loans carry some disadvantages.Before you take out a home equity loan, consider the following:Risk of Foreclosure: Your home is probably your most valuable asset.

Your next real estate competition might not be Black Rock or Bezos...it could be coming from the family of the friends you grew up with. 

If the price is above your number then it is not meant to be Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Even without a track record these individuals presumably know you as an upstanding and trustworthy guy and this means you only have to sell them on the merits of the real estate.

Not trying to cheat the system, just trying to understand what I'm looking as I consider real estate options.Separately, would something with an ADU be considered a multifamily?  

I am some experience in real estate and am currently working for a brokerage. 

I would also talk to leasing brokers for this type of property to understand if there is real appetite from tenants for this type of building, as even if it doesn't directly impact your approach, it will give you some insights into how a potential buyer may be looking at it.