When looking at a longer time horizon say 5-10 yrs, there's a high likelihood that whatever RE investment you make, it will appreciate.

I'm still playing transaction coordinator, buyers agent, open house host, etc, but I can see a day when I bring in others to do those tasks.It still feels like herding cats at times as I build momentum, but I'm getting better at keeping things moving so I don't ever finish with one closing without anything at all on the horizon.

Primary motivator is to get this cheap money locked for the next 30 years (as I anticipate inflation in 2-10 year time horizon).

Great thoughts and I certainly agree that, with a long term horizon, this not only is the right thing to do but usually pays off as well.  

Lots of options besides what is the best real estate asset class that will survive what may be on the horizon. 

What is your planning time horizon?

I am under contract for a multifamily in the midwest, after the inspection was completed there are some concerns that are going to have to be addressed on the very soon horizon.

I would sit down with the local building inspector & determine what is on the horizon for code compliance & fire safety for multi's/apartment buildings.

@John Armando, If you have the flexibility to extend your time horizons past 2 years then you would be able to sell and take the % of gain apportioned to your primary residence as tax free with no reinvestment requirement.  

I personally would sell unless i was fairly certain that some significant appreciation would be on the horizon.