However, your investment in the house, officially called tax basis, did not go up.

And maybe diversify a little, invest half in a low cost S&P500 fund like VOO and the split the rest across 2 or 3 syndications.

And use the rest of the cash to purchase a DST that absorbs the debt.

I say we because my wife does the decorating and I do the rest. :) We currently have 24 units and looking to at least double that in 2025.    

The idea is simple: purchase a property, live in one part, and rent out the rest to offset your mortgage or even generate profit.

I tell this to all of my investors - whatever you buy in Columbus Ohio, you want to hold for the rest of your life!

The down payment and I'll cover the rest with renting cash flow.  

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I liked the tenant, school is starting back etc, I told them they could pay first month and security deposit and I would let them have the rest of August for free.

While new-home sales are thriving, the rest of the housing market is struggling to keep up.