@Blake Kirby You're in a great position and you'll get lots of feedback here that can help you decide your direction.

Yes, 401(k) plans, IRAs, SEP-IRAs and all other kinds of retirement plans are still the backbone of your wealth accumulation, especially if they are self-directed.

Instead, try reaching out to regional insurance adjusters or property claims departments directly.

My friend stepped in, struck a deal, and got the property at a fantastic price.Targeting Heirs Directly: Probate attorneys are great, but another angle is reaching out to heirs directly.

It's really impossible to give you a direct answer on your question without knowing a lot more about your plans. 

Their videos, webinars and web content have been a huge help in presenting what the concept of shared ownership looks like in real life.  

Besides directly contacting the employer, this is now the only way I feel comfortable verifying income—especially since pay stubs and bank statements are frequently being altered these days.

Would it be better to start with SFHs or dive directly into multifamily?

If you buy in a market that does not yet have rules on STRs, they will someday and you don't know what direction they will go.

You want to be working directly with the handyman, not the "GC" who is delegating and not doing any of the work.