As pointed out by others, buying SFR yourself entails dealing with tenant risk and having more eggs in a single basket (i.e. you own a house with one tenant so it's all or nothing on the rent).

The way to receive access to the solo 401k gains is to take taxable distributions from the solo 401k plan provided you meet one of the distribution triggering events, which generally entails first reaching retirement age. 

Over time I found that entailed getting into properties and classes that were riskier/more work than I wanted to be involved in, so that guidepost gradually moved back to the 15% mark, which is the baseline that I am for on new purchases.

What does your strategy of being disciplined entail?

Problem is, it's designed by a company in Russia, which entails a long list of logistics challenges.

Here's why:(1) You get to be a homeowner, with all the privileges and responsibilities that entails, and you get to learn about homeownership and maintenance without having to worry about pleasing (or not) and dealing with tenants.(2) Getting qualified for a loan as an owner/occupier is much easier and requires less down payment than buying investment property, and, as long and you follow the IRS guidelines, any profit you make when you sell may be tax free.(3) You have the option of buying a home that needs some work (generally cheaper, but also in high demand in this market) and putting in some sweat equity while you live there and/or getting roommates who pay YOU the rent (which is kind of like having tenants, only a little more intrusive).I wouldn't recommend investing in another city (like San Antonio) unless or until you know the other city pretty well, you don't mind traveling there on a regular basis, and you have a bit of your own homeownwrship experience under your belt.I'd be happy to discuss further anytime.

You'd need to be more specific, what their job would entail and what services they would provide for you. 

Some main reasons I have found amongst tenants are: poor credit, inability to save down payment, aversion to the commitment of buying and the responsibility it entails, ability to pick up and leave once lease is over without having to worry about selling first, and fear of being unable to properly maintain home and repairs (roof replacement, a/c and furnace issues, flooded basements, etc).Nada

This would fund "non-creative" investments, such as qualifying for a loan and then finding renters.The second side entails putting my degree aside while investing myself 100% into developing as a realtor, building my network and skills, and learning how to creatively invest with JV partners, owner financing, subject to, and lease option. 

(If they don't have that option for some reason then just find another credit reporting site.)The on-site inspection will entail a third-party inspection company coming to your home.