Maybe pay a financial advisor for an hour of his time first in case there is an alternative that you have not seen yet?

Apartments, Student Housing, Self Storage, Commercial, etc.The SEC classifies a DST as a security so they must be purchased from a financial advisor.The costs very A LOT by financial advisor and DST Sponsor.

If a tenant (friend) needed to move, I wouldn’t want to be in a bad situation financially.

If multifamily properties in your area are priced well, it might be worth moving forward sooner rather than later.Risk Tolerance: Since you’re the sole provider, it’s crucial to ensure you have a solid emergency fund to cover unforeseen expenses, especially during vacancies or repairs.Long-Term Goals: Think about how this investment fits into your long-term financial goals.

When you can communicate both your strategy and criteria (and are financially credible), you can leverage your network and get meetings with brokers who are willing to shop for you.

@Ketch BaysStarting small in a cash-flowing market is a smart way to gain experience and build confidence without overextending yourself financially.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Your $30k should be your emergency fund and not used for new investments at this time.Consider talking to a CPA or financial advisor.

@Serge Hounkponou Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

If you can get financial support to get a duplex/triplex, I would recommend this.