The main reason why investors prefer real estate syndication is access and time to deal flow.

Meaning the landlord can access with land without the tenants permission?

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Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Ocean City.

Buy and hold short term rental. Short walk to the beach!

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal...

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Agree with Sam's points, but also communities with easy access to I40 on the North East side of Memphis could benefit as well.

Ive seen this done on my block and in other areas.Any thoughts on this would be great!

However, because I plan to retire and live off passive income within the next 5 years (age 33), I don't like the idea of money sitting in retirement accounts gaining returns that are inferior to what I could get if invested in buy and hold real estate while not being accessible until ~ age 60.

Basement - poured or block?

I also know with hard money you can usually use a LOC/HELOC for a down payment and closing costs if you have the access to one.