I have so many questions about all of the overwhelming complexities of building wealth.

I’m seeking advice from anyone willing to share their insight.My ultimate goal is to become a limited partner, private lender, and owner of several triple-net retail spaces and residential apartment buildings, eventually working my way up to luxury apartment complexes with 500+ units.

Investors aiming for stable, consistent returns with lower risk should lean toward LTR, while MTR offers flexibility but may come with more management complexity and vacancy risk in these markets.You can start here, here, or here, for some basics.Are you thinking about construction of such options, or more like acquisitions?

I currently need one to help with some paperwork about earthquake retrofitting the small apartment complex.

It’s more complex, but it’s how some people bridge the gap between a simple sale and full-blown development.If you’d prefer less risk and headache, selling directly to a reputable developer now might actually give you a better outcome than rehabbing, since they’ll pay based on the land’s future potential, not just the house’s current state.Bottom line is weigh your risk tolerance.

Investors often buy doubles in Orleans and then house-hack or rent out both sides.Strategy fit: If you’re looking for appreciation and don’t mind more management complexity, certain parts of New Orleans can make sense.

We are doing exterior paint of the building, new lighting in the parking lot, exterior fence around the perimeter of the complex, and a new monument sign to help with tenant exposure.

Its highly complex and your unknown-unknowns will absolutely crush you. 

You've added some complexity with your structure so you'll want to consult and use a cpa that knows how to handle rental properties!

For investors newer to CRE or notes, I’d say the key is making sure you’ve got strong underwriting and legal guidance on collateral assignments, since the mechanics can get complex fast.