I have never invested in syndication.I understand diversification in different asset class (precious metals, real estate stocks etc).

If you violate any of these rules you could blow up your IRA or 401k and the IRS could force you to distribute all of the assets in the IRA or 401k.

It actually works out better when you enjoy the asset yourself as opposed to someone who just wants the money. 

The cash flow is poor for this value of an asset and my equity position.  

That is what is meant by slow flip except generally you will use borrowed funds to buy distressed property and sell for more with financing--similar to what some used car dealers do but with an appreciating asset instead.

I don't think the windfall is as big as you say, or why would you care about large downpayments on income-producing assets that would appreciate over time?

Even though I wasn't a good asset manager, I made money on my properties. 

I changed my strategy from 2 years ago of acquiring more doors and "cash flow" to now looking at the asset if I continue to buy. 

Another we work with will take a new deal that was $500k, they may lend full amountore but they would also need to cross collateralize as well on other assets that would have to be atleast 2-3x value of the property.  

Sometimes there is only great recession data, and that recession was pretty mild on some asset classes, versus previous recessions.