We agree on the goal, but how to get there?

The amount of knowledge is overwhelming, but I'm hanging in there.My 401k and Roth used to be my rock, literally my goal to becoming financially independent, but I'm seeing now how thin simply maxing out a Roth account is for me as a plan.

My husband and I just started investing in Multi family, our goal is to acquire 2-3 properties in the next 12 months.Meanwhile, I know there are many Chinese investors and new immigrants buying US properties as primary residence or investment .

What are your investment goals for 2017 and 2018?

Spec out the product with them and then choose your colors.

As a retirement plan, the Solo 401(k) is vastly superior, with significantly higher contribution capacity, the ability to make Roth contributions of up to $18K per year with no income limitations, etc.Depending on your ability to contribute, and therefore how quickly you can amass some working capital, you may choose to start with a fully self-directed Solo 401(k) or you may choose to establish a low-cost brokerage Solo 401(k) that would be limited to investing in stocks, funds, etc. for the near term.  

Have a talk with you insurance agent about this property, some companies inspect the property while some don't, you might choose to work with those that dont inspect as from your post it does not appear that you are looking to put any money in repairs...

Account Closed Before you do your networking be sure you got your real estate goals and elevator pitch ready.

The goal is to add me to the title, I start making payments on the property for six months (seasoning period). 

This accomplishes your friend's goal of having his properties in the same LLC, it's just in the case of this deal the "property" is an LLC interest.