As others have said there is no way for you to access those funds for personal use without taking a distribution which will be a taxable event...3. 

You can rent the space to an entity that is looking for more space (passive, less scale) or you can run your own sober house like Devana does (way more management, way more scale).

All North DFW has the highest appreciation while South DFW will be giving you the better cash flow.If this is your first rodeo, then I would suggest to be close home if you are also planning to self-manage.Then the age of the properties and access to highways.

I have 14 doors and one commercial space and am looking to choose an AI tool to take-away the apprehension of unknows and provide the data and answers that I need to make a data driven decision towards purchase.

Its been so long I forgot how to access it.

Tools like Zillow, Redfin, or even MLS data (if you have access) can help.Good Luck!

The backyard is big enough for an ADU with access from the alley.

In the commercial space, different rules may apply.Other than this, you'd have to discuss the logistics with your broker.

I'm specifically interested in "main street" properties with a downstairs retail space, upstairs apartment(s).If you know of anyone with this sort of experience, I'd REALLY appreciate the connection.

I have seen a few house flips where I could tell there was no effort in thinking about the functionality of the space and how that affects their sale.