This is why loans/credit in business is referred to as "leverage" it allows you to accomplish MORE with less. 2.

@Carrie MikellI have two members on my team who are raising the money and are finra licensed.

It allowed me to keep buying homes, retire early & the rest is history. 

Are there any hard money/private money lenders that openly allow you to wrap their money with a note to an end buyer?

Myself and a few partners (GP Team) have identified a medical office building that checks most of the boxes.

Ultimately, my dream is to achieve financial independence and free myself from a 9-5, build generational wealth and allow myself more time with my little ones.

You are allowing a former tenant to do what you want.

I think the TIC idea will allow you to 1031 exchange out separately.

Establish your Core 4 Real Estate team.

Duplex is a great first step into the REI market if you can buy one that you can put in a little TLC/renovations, you can quickly refinance in as little as 6 months and buy another property keeping it as a rental.Duplex allows you to use the other "Unit" rents to qualify for the loan or higher loan amount.Rent is a waste of money when you look at an amortization schedule and payoff based on a 5 year model your rental has (ZERO) equity and a home has money you can pull out.