I want to make money when I am sleeping or not working. 

The same money could buy 1-2 full properties that would rent for more, depending on the market you choose. 

I tend to save the most money by being able to do my own stuff up to code. 

If it is a private money/ commercial style  lender, it is a relatively simple process.

It was an easy way to scale up with no money out of pocket.

Its not my money. 

What you have is money.

If you have a self directed account and invest pre-tax money into illiquid assets like syndication or mortgage notes they will come in at a value of less than the principal.

To get things "shaking and my blood pumping again" lol as money is tight.

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