This is a constant tradeoff that is hard to manage.  

Purchasing the MF prop @Ned Carey mentioned to use as a base of operations and an income stream would be an excellent first step.  

What I don’t understand is investing in something I won’t benefit from for another 34 years… Its feels like I'm choosing between investing in an income stream now (and going forward) vs. investing in an enhanced lifestyle for the last 10-20 years of my life.Any thoughts are appreciated. 

The small regional banks are always pushing 5-year bullets and trying to sweet talk you into that with a 20-year or shorter amortization and high constants, but you can find 30-year money if you know where to look.  

I don't like to feel as if I'm constantly asking for help without giving any in return.  

However I think it might be hard to find a buyer willing to take a reduced revenue stream for years one and maybe two.

Sometimes many months.A few of them like Redfin have up to the minute updates as they pull from the local MLS constantly, but they don't necessarily operate in all cities.  

You're not going to get a high cap rate off the bat however if probably built (size, location & building) it can provide a strong durability of income stream.  

So, if you want an ongoing income stream you have to keep turning the crank.

Put this toward building your REI business on the side while you have a nice income stream and will be a better loan candidate for banks.Don't get me wrong.