While it costs little more money than your traditional plumbing, it can be beneficial in ways that your hot water will always stay warm and it keeps the water circulating with warm water, thus keeping your pipes warm.

Thanks Matthew - yes, I was unsure of how beneficial that would be.

Like many of you, I’ve put in the hours and years at my day job, saved, done the right things, and realized that I need to be doing more than relying on stocks and 401(k)s (I’m not a fan of mutual funds).

@Matt Crusinberry Can you explain a little about the master lease route as this is something I haven't heard of but seems like a route that may be beneficial in this scenario.

If your state offers the provision, it is a wonderfully beneficial. 

Let me know if you want some free information on how it can be very beneficial to you. 

So far I have  real estate mutual funds, REITS, stocks, and Fundrise.

But in the OZ it may be beneficial to classify less structure so as to to require less capital improvements.

Forming a NEW LLC entity and then selling the interest in the LLC  OR a Trust and then transferring the beneficial interest in the Trust - That is an interesting work around...however your're right many lenders may balk at selling to a newly formed entity. 

When speaking with potential brokerages, make sure to interview them to make sure its a mutual fit.