Whether they are just tired of holding a property or they are not spending the money to maintaining etc. they have the insider knowledge of deals that are offline.

I hope you're investing endeavors are going well.Tough market right now in the area and price range I'm looking, low inventory.I found an off-market property from a landlord that's tired and wants the property gone.  

A 401(k) is generally the better vehicle, provided one qualifies for it.A strategy that could be used is the use of a 401k loan - i.e., a loan from the 401k - which can be used for any purpose.

Welcome, @Tashif Robinson.Time to stop kicking tires, and put what you've learned to work!

I don't look at mutual funds as a vehicle to create wealth, but more of a place to KEEP existing wealth where you can get a modest return so your wealth doesn't get eroded by inflation over time.3.

Chris Mason  manufactures of Of these units by ALL means made multi family duplex units I have bought and installed many .. in Oakland no less.as long as they are affixed to a Permanent   foundation and removed from the motor vehicle registration they are considered stick built homes..

3) What vehicle would be my best option for this scenario?

It's a $35k car, but federal tax credits for electric vehicles make the monthly lease payment low.  

They're called "tired landlords" meaning that they're tired of vacancies, tired of evictions, and tired of deadbeats messing up their properties.Don't forget to call the FSBOs too.

That property is a tired dog thats been kicked around for far too long.