Stock picking is gambling pure and simple. 

They do offer access to mutual funds, but I do not love this option.

You need a repair partner who can get out immediately and has quick access to replacement parts (if not already in stock). 

@Nichole StohlerI find using a SDIRA to be a great tool for passive investments and growing your retirement with less stress than the stock market roller coaster. 

Buying RE is nothing like buying index funds or stocks - Google it for 15 minutes, click on buy shares.

With 56% appreciation rates in less than 10 years, even the stock market can't beat North Carolina!

I've done pretty well as a relatively novice investor in the stock market, just investing in S&P 500 tracking index funds.

A lot of our housing stock here has finished basements or in-law suites, so with something like that you can generate significant rental income for an inexpensive conversion. 

When the housing market became seller friendly, I unloaded 5/6 of our long term rental units, paid off our house with that and invested in stocks and mutual funds…completely no fun, right??

They look to have some success with taking deals full-cycle and currently have a sun belt multi-property offering that I'm researching.