However, in exchange for more responsibility, you also get a lot more control over your investment than in a traditional stock, where your only control is to own it or not.Real estate is a concentrated asset.

I may have jumped the gun on quitting my W2 job and starting my own handyman business as far as traditional financing goes.

I am a commercial lender but if I were you, I would look into getting a HELOC on your house from a traditional bank.  

They're not like traditional 30 year fully amortizing loans.  

Which neighborhoods should I focus on if I wanted to pursue more traditional middle class or upwardly mobile renters?

I’m currently holding a traditional IRA.

Traditional lending How did you add value to the deal?

I am targetting SFH from 100-150k, with traditional financing, looking for long term cashflow.The goal is to build a portfolio of 3-5 properties in the next 2-3 years.I am looking for a local agent, property manager, and financing.

Traditional 20% down How did you add value to the deal?

I am very fond of reliable cash flow and somewhat enamored with the idea of achieving sustainable cash flow without significant erosion of capital, which is often the case with traditional investments.