I would try to tie those experiences and skill sets to your REI path.  

This is known as "margin".

We work with many well-known financial and real estate vendors who have also vetted and trust our program. 

I now am more selective about loan officers as well as lenders. 

Commissions have never been set.

Congratulations to you for setting yourself a goal and having a plan in place to execute it. 

I believe interest is tax-deductible if used for property improvements or purchases, and it gives you quick access to funds while keeping your stock portfolio intact.Private Money Loan: If you have a trusted partner and terms that work well for both parties, this could be an efficient solution without tapping into your other assets.

Without one, there is a small and remote chance that the existing system of insurance, mortgages and the US housing market as we've known it, is at systemic risk due to; over-financialization, risk aversion and regional fragmentation.

I would go ahead and set one up.

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: I have 2 very close friends who grew well beyond 2 rentals with this strategy.