It is very hot right now so I am looking for alternatives SF and Condos.

There are many different people wanted houses in different neighborhoods, a doctor and a truck driver are likely to want very different product. 

Alternatively, you still need to reach out to  RE attorney (in the case it's not going to be a syndication, rather you opted for another option.) 

There is a specific category where you can find many discussion on this topic:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-...Checkbook IRA LLC is a vehicle which can give you checkbook control over your IRA, depending on your investment strategy it might be good option for you.A truly self-directed Solo 401k option that Alina mentioned above is even better alternative, however it is not for everyone.

I'm with you on getting paid to learn how to size houses up, that's my rationale for getting into REI through an alternative angle like appraising or inspections.

@Kyle AndersonAwesome So for your alternative investment, are you thinking single family home?

As incomes tightened and hyper inflation kicked in tenants tried to move to cheaper alternative housing whether a house or apartment building.Those landlords that try and not push top rents too much tend to not have to do much in a correction.

I've been in trucking for 20 years and its killing me.

Because I've been around lending so long, it was a good fit, my husband helped me get going and I've been fortunate to ride the wave of alternative lending. 

Hahaha I love the ideas but the lot is some type of dirt business with a bunch of  dump trucks and heavy machinery parked inside of the lot with lots of dump trucks coming in in an out all the times.