Moving forward, focus on increasing your savings rate before investing in any asset.

I don't have piles of cash to fund my ventures yet, maybe one day.My goals in real estate are, initially, to provide some financial stabilization in the current moment, and ultimately to be able to have assets and security to pass on to my daughter. 

Burger King opens next doors (pretty much, same prices, same product, same experience)...The numbers of the financial case study are just an estimate.

I think syndications offer good opportunities for those who want to diversify, but I wouldn't start there if you are building a financial base. 

The two words are often used interchangeably in the STR world, but full service property management typically involves tenants and security deposits and asset management.

Encourage them to apply their expertise to navigate and potentially leverage these challenges.Explore how legal frameworks can transform challenges like zoning, regulation, or market fluctuations into strategic opportunities.Capital Sourcing and Financial Strategy:Align your funding sources with your investment goals, ensuring that the financial setup turns potential financial burdens into assets.Guide your decisions by evaluating the potential profit and the worthiness of the investment over time.

There's a good old financial saying: "Money today, is better than money tomorrow."

But if you're willing to do a partial cash out, may 60%, and keep your mortgage lower and cashflow higher, then you have a cash flowing asset with equity left on the bone for a down the line refi plus you are liquid again.

I'm reading this back and forth and still left with the question - what to do to protect assets if I have a conventional loan?

@Maha Kira The Biggerpockets rental calculator can be a great asset when comparing between the LTR and the MTR.