The days of buying and cash flow are long gone(unless you are in the middle of the US).

Still, where can you get that ROI on my funds in something relatively risk free as long as you buy right?

Ideally short or long term rentals.

yes 700k loan 20% down = 140k to do the deal with those guys.. dont send them 50k deposit though for gosh sakes.. only money they should charge up front will be apprasial and maybe a few hundred for an app fee if that,  Keep mind as well with hml or pml or ANY loan you dont have 100k equity the majority of that will be eaten up in points  Junk fees and interest depending on how long you hold it..

It's good to put together a long-term plan, but I have never understood how someone with 0 properties is more worried about how to scale then how to build the foundation correctly.You are putting the cart before the horse.

Are better terms available for owner-operated restaurants?

There was so much appreciation during the pandemic that it will take years to settle back in line with long term trends.

How long do homes stay on the market?

If you have just one long-term tenant in your house hack duplex, and you're taking a $30,000 guru course on making money from assisted living or storage facilities or on running a syndication - it is probably not deductible under Section 162. 

I've had NO interest in it, not even to inquire about when it will be furnished.My question is this: Do I take Section 8 or a lower rent for a year or so, and break even (the long term rent I could get would have me break even)?