@Matthew Paul what is gone the tree, the back window of the truck, your driver's license, the beer or all of the above? 

I also diversify (or like to diversify) into alternative investments outside of real estate that aren't directly correlated to the business cycle (litigation finance, life settlements, royalties etc.) 

She keeps telling me she wants to diversify, but not providing an alternative asset class.

*High-net-worth Buyers now have an alternative that enables mortgage qualification based on financial assets only up to $2.5M in loan size.

I am though rethinking this as it may cause headaches with down internet etc. but the break-in alternative is much more costly.

If so, there will be a mortgage note recorded against the property in a first-lien position.If you are getting alternative lending, that is where some issues arise.

Glad that story was helpful to show an alternate world-view.

Those graduations bring hundreds of family members from across the country to SA for short stays (typically 2-4 days), which drives a demand for STRs.If you're having trouble finding multifamily inventory, San Antonio does have quite a few homes with 'casitas' on the property that could be an alternative to a true multifamily property.I'm a lender right here in San Antonio; happy to help if you have any questions.

You may need a moving truck and movers if the tenant's stuff is still in the property because you'll need to remove those things. 

Half the people I talk to say to stop reading about it and do it, and the other half tell me to hold off until I learn more.Is there an alternate strategy to get me in the game that works in an Oregon market?