It sounds like you are off to a great start trying to learn as much as possible and playing the long game.

Great to see you're starting your investing journey and seeking the knowledge on this platform.

So, most investors are turning toward small multifamily or other hands-off type commercial real estate properties.Aside from buying an entire storage facility or small multifamily complex on your own, another more affordable entry point into commercial real estate can be found through real estate investment funds.

Sometimes, that's going to mean going off-market and doing direct communications with the owners of the right places to see if they may be willing to sell. 

. $500k becomes $350k and throws off taxable NOI, etc.)

Hi Shan- Did you rent through AirBnB or VRBO or some similar platform?

Start off with a SFH that you can get at least cash flow neutral on a long-term rental and let your education begin that way.

I currently also wholesale in my market and am looking for deals on my days off from my W2.

This is what I did with my first two rentals that were paid off.

Follow the Orange Line, get off at each stop, and get a feel for the areas.