(can be structured as a NNN)Portfolio:I want to build to rent 9 houses to meet the value basis. ie: $436k/ build to meet $450k appraisal.

I have explored a variety of online and physical side hustles, but now it's time to transition to brick-and-mortar as I build towards my dream of creating my own private equity firm.I am officially closing soon on the acquisition of an absentee gas station and laundromat business.

So initially I proposed only a 5 year increase knowing that I did not want to have a 10 year lease with rent so low especially if I go to sell the building - it would be an unattractive investment.The new partner proposed to have no increase in the first year, then $50 after every year for the remaining 10 years. 

Columbus has become a major tech hub in the midwest with large companies like Intel investing $20 billion, Amazon investing $3.5 billion, Google building 2 new data centers: one in downtown Columbus and the other in right outside of U.S. 33 in Lancaster.

@Trevor Crabtree I would target a duplex / triplex / quadplex for your next house hack and build the portfolio that way.

My wife is originally from Florida and I somehow convinced her to move up here instead of the other way around lolRight now, we're looking for a single family home near the downtown area of Saint Augustine but I foresee us buying a few different properties in Florida over the course of time of building our portfolio.

For sale comps within a mile of the property have every 2-3 unit listed at $280-$350k.My 3-Unit house hack is about a mile and a half from this property, it's a 150 year old building with a slate roof, and it appraised for $310k.

My idea is to build a mini village with modern cabins, but I'm unsure about its demand, worthiness as an investment, and associated risks.Here are some specifics:Investment Capital: I have $500K of my own and access to an additional $1 million from investors.Location: New Jersey, where I currently reside.Investment Goals: My primary goal is to generate cash flow through short term rental.Project Idea: I'm considering building a mini village with modern cabins.I would greatly appreciate insights from experienced professionals in the community on the following:Demand: Do you think a mini village with modern cabins would be in demand in the New Jersey area?

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For the last month I've been exploring the idea of dumping my 401k into an apartment building.