I am not trying to be a downer here what I am trying to show you is that what you want to achieve you just have to go down the easiest road and the most attainable one.

Which markets are you currently invested in and what strategies do you often implement to achieve your goals, Ali?

The strategy that attracted me to the deal was to add value with professional management; the GP brings an in-house property management group with scale in the area.Other strategies:• Enhance curb appeal and desirability by implementing common area improvements and upgrading amenities• Add substantial value to the property by upgrading unit interiors and increasing rents to market rate• Improve the resident profile and stabilize occupancy and collections• Increase income, hold for cash flow for several years and sell as renovated, stabilized asset when the best exit timing is achieved What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Lot's of restaurant operators are stuck working in the business instead of on it unless they achieve scale with lots of properties.

I'm not sure as to what all of the steps are needed to achieve that, but I am aware that not everyone wants to wait the whole term to pay everything off. 

There are many low-fee brokerages out there that could hold your salesperson license and you would achieve the same result.

If you’re looking to invest full time, do some high level stuff (developing, syndications, etc) and make a career out of it then I would suggest you find a reputable, proven mentor and gladly pay them(within reason) if you believe they will accelerate your timeline to achieve your goals.

(Therefore not looking for any -ve comments, but anyone who can show the way and can help to achieve this- are welcome to discuss and share leads). 

First, figure out what your long term goals are for you and your family and then look at which business model would achieve those goals the best.

What are the optimal combos of these?