I’m not looking to get rich quick, but want to learn as much as I can and take baby steps into investing in real estate while minimizing my risks.

Here are my parameters:$100k cash to invest into CRE.Monthly cash flow I can allocate to this investment: $3000-$4000Buy power: Excellent credit, and minimal obligations currently (no mortgage as of right now)Targets: Would entertain retail space, medical office space, or multi-family.Willing to: Make upgrades and improvements to the property (family has access to trades/contractors), and I'm willing to self-manage as long as it's in Houston area.Goals: Positive monthly cash flow >$500/month, an investment/location that will appreciate over time, already leased would be a plus.So with the above parameters what would you suggest?

I have put out 25 and received minimal responses.

Since you are the one signing the documents, the liability protection is probably minimal.

I have a VA loan that I can use to get me in a deal with zero down & minimal costs provided the property is of standard - OR - I could use that VA loan to do the cash out refi.

I was thinking of an actual partnership, in which two partners are active, you pay yourself some minimal salary as a full time employee and then the rest is paid via quartlery dividends when paying yourself.

I try hard to minimize that holding time, like you!

Go into the archieves and select the control material that is available and use it; this will minimize mistakes, inspection forms, cost control forms are also available.

Minimize expenses or do not include them at all and show dream like returns that will never happen.2.

I hope to get minimal cash flow ($50 - $100), the point of this early start is to learn so I can become a full time real estate investor at 25.