You have 2 limiting factors: lack of consistent W-2 income and minimal capital.

So while it feels like I’m making the right decision by looking elsewhere, and Phil’s brand is, at best, tarnished to me by this experience, has anyone had legitimate, W-2 income replacing success through Freedom Mentor?

Let me know if you’re interested in coming.

In wisconsin you can enter your land, if extra into a managed forest program which has reduced taxes..

Down payment can be higher than primary, but the good thing is that you won't need that much income to qualify because lenders can you 75% of the market rents for the units of the property.

Disrupting the industry and offering low income housing to alleviate the nation's housing crisis?

We did not need help in deciding what our investment niche would be; we needed help in creating and implementing a tax strategy plan for a married couple composed of a high-income earner and a real estate agent and business owner.

I would suggest for your first acquisition to "house hack" and buy a primary residence that you can get preferred financing on and also make some income on.

DSCR is no income no doc .

I figure it could be a good educational tool and potential for some additional income in the form of referrals, and my own purchase commissions.