And, having ready access to capital allowed us to scale more quickly.  2) Because the compensation is so balanced, it makes passive investing much more attractive.  

Either way, you win the auction, you have access to deed on the property.  

Too difficult to access our vehicles and the Fort Knox of cameras.  

Its right off 285 with easy access to E470.

We have access to all the maintenance contractors one might need during tenancy. 

As others have said there is no way for you to access those funds for personal use without taking a distribution which will be a taxable event...3. 

I contend while certain percentage of visitors want the Gatlinburg/PF experience there are a greater amount wanting an uncluttered view with easy access to these cities.

An official unlicensed assistant has access to the MLS.

How do you scale without access to your capital?

All North DFW has the highest appreciation while South DFW will be giving you the better cash flow.If this is your first rodeo, then I would suggest to be close home if you are also planning to self-manage.Then the age of the properties and access to highways.