For instance, we tithe using cash and we use prepaid Visa credit cards, we don't take a tax write off for it and no one but me and my wife knows how much or where the money gets given to.

Take your area for instance.

I assume you can be taken out by an existing investor or using a broker to find a buyer for your stake if the asset is a good cash-flowing oneThese deals are typically very illiquid, only way out is to be cashed out from sponsor in most instances. 

You cannot invest what you do not have.Initially before you invest, your success is measured by how much you have in (for instance) your Vanguard Money Market Fund, or an FDIC insured Money Market account, or stuffed inside your mattress, etc...

We’ve seen units of that age last for several more years after being serviced, but we’ve also had instances where we paid for the service only to replace the unit a week later.

You get guaranteed rent, and it’s generally in high demand—I’ve had instances where even when I explicitly say I’m not accepting Section 8, the inquiries just keep coming in.

For instance, I was looking at a property for STR in a town in VT and the realtor explained the town passed an ordinance preventing repetitive short term rentals of properties because of partying and noise violations. 

We’ve had 6 showings in the past week alone, which is already a lot, but the most concerning part is what’s been happening during these showings.Here’s the real kicker: there have been showings (with prior notice given) when we weren’t home, and my cameras caught prospective buyers entering unaccompanied—no realtor, no landlord, just strangers walking into my occupied home.In one instance, my husband happened to be home and answered the door.

My groups probably never look at influencers or care what they have to say.Most of our folks are either families, extended families or groups riding the bike trail.I think it could work is some instances, but I would have to ask myself, "Do I want that sort of guest?"

For instance, if three of my properties are generating significant cash flow and performing well, they can offset any issues that may arise with another property, such as a heating system failure.