I do 30% traditional (roughly split 50/50 stocks and bonds), 30% owned real estate and 30% non traditional (loans, syndications, PPM funds etc).

The process takes about the same amount of time since an appraisal and title work is generally still required before underwriting and funding the deal. 

The build process to include funding can be quite lengthy and difficult. 

Private lending using retirement funds is my personal favorite (I've done a few dozen loans like this) for the following reasons: passive, low risk, and high returns.

I have the money to buy now but I would rather do creative financing and use as little money as possible out of my own pocket. looking to start with BRRR method but maybe should start with a wholesale first to fund that?

Are you using your own money for your flips or do you have a lender/investor that funds your flips?

My wife and I also own the only interior design company specifically for real estate investors, Ivory Home.

I currently have a rental property and am looking at getting my real estate license and building a property management and property maintenance company to serve my investments and potentially others.  

I use partnerships to help me fund my projects when it is hard to get financing.

During the escrow/title process, you are finalizing loan documents, reviewing title documents (HOA disclosures if applicable, title reports, etc), obtaining homeowner's insurance, and preparing to wire your funds to title.