The reason why "large developers"  finance their real estate with ease is (1) track record; (2) balance sheet/liquidity;  (3) Global Cash Flow.

A long-term rental gives you a steady, predictable income as you ease into being a landlord.

Quote from @Travis Timmons: @Jonathan Greene ease up, man.

I looked at various tools but ultimately picked Baselane due to its ease of use and scalability.

Of course appreciation is gone, but at my age I'm easing out and don't worry about such things. 

The more expensive single family housing units are absorbing with far greater ease than smaller apartment units in the northern liberties/fishtown/ Kensington neighborhoods. 

It feels more natural and definitely eases the awkwardness that can come with the “salesy” approach.

Want more stability and ease of management?

Narrow down top 1-2 markets based on cash flow, ease of entry, and appreciation potential.Good luck!

@William Coet, as noted, it sort of depends on where you are looking to protect liability.The most common reason I hear when working with investors who invest in a syndication through their LLC is honestly for ease of bookkeeping and record keeping.