It sounds like you are off to a great start for 2025 and have a good plan.Finding good deals is often the most difficult part of the process. 

I would strongly consider building equity to make a stronger down payment and further decrease your monthly cost. 

@Thomas Farrellmiscellaneous reactions-BRRRRs won't produce cash flow - they're an equity strategy, not a cash flow strategy-OOS BRRRR on your first deal will be incredibly difficult. 

I would just be careful hopping back in now as interest rates and low inventory are making it very difficult if you aren't finding your own off-market options to buy.

You’ll want to invest in areas that have tenant interest but also aren't on the extreme end of neighborhood quality—this means avoiding the very toughest spots, where turnover can be high and managing tenants can be difficult.

Build up job skills, build up savings, and increase your W2 income.

Cashflow, ability to build a team, landlord tenant laws, price to rent ratio etc.......were all factors in the decision making process almost a decade ago.Now,  I wonder why your approach is an either or view? 

I am also building a group of investors to syndicate with, so more cash available soon as well.why?

Difficult to tell from the website exactly what type of Passive Investments are available: Fixed Term or Open-Ended.

The town of Speedway itself is difficult because of the price points, but it has a really good ROI.