That is perfectly fine, stick to REI exposure via private lending, O etf, maybe syndications, and be largely invested in domestic & intl equities. 

Private inspections are generally not mandatory and a good agent could review each situation with you.

The WY LLC has a local registered agent, so it will appear perhaps like an outside private lender, rather than me being my own lender.   

However, there are lenders who offer more flexible terms or even no prepayment penalties, depending on the deal structure and your investment strategy.To find such lenders, here are some options to consider:No Prepayment Penalty Loans: Some lenders, often private or portfolio-based, offer DSCR loans without prepayment penalties, though the trade-off might be a slightly higher interest rate or fees.Yield Maintenance or Defeasance Alternatives: Ask about other prepayment structures like yield maintenance, which can sometimes be less restrictive depending on market conditions.Custom Terms: There are lenders (like us at Phoenix Funded) who can structure loans tailored to your needs.

Be sure to investigate the varying product types. 

There are several buildings for sale near me that could house 5 to 6 private offices.  

I'm in the process of having the Field Investigation done to determine my discount.

With investigating and calling the local distributor who got the manufacturer involved, we found out they hadn't even ordered material yet (talk about floating $ on jobs).

If you're looking to do a fix and flip or something like that, there's no reason why private lending couldn't work for you.

The EPA is hoping  owners will investigate and identify the pipes on their own, report it to their utility provider for tracking, and then the EPA can obtain funding for replacement.