What results do you want your investments to produce?

but you may want to look at other business's that would produce far more returns than rentals.

We are looking to host an event at our top producing property.

I choose to leverage "good debt" to acquire multiple cash-flow producing / tax favored / appreciating assets.

I really like the content they produce. https://youtu.be/9yeHBrkNX2EYou can also google and read through VA Pamphlet 26-7, "Lenders Handbook

You're going to need some steady income until you can get your investments to start producing enough for you to live on. 

However, I would consider other countries and explore their financing options.The plan is to acquire €40-60k properties to slightly refurbish and rent out (either long-term or Airbnb, if allowed), to produce passive income.I have a pool of potential investors around me who will be joining as soon as we prove that a few deals are working.

How long does it take before it produces wine usually? 

I would suggest you become a full-time agent on a team for the short-term to gain leads, get mentored, and capture as much knowledge as possible as the top producing agent provides invaluable information as you work for them.

Wilson burned Saturday, producing a smoke plume.