This will give you a wide exposure to a variety of activities, builds your network, and limits your debt.No matter which way you go, find something you're passionate about and stick with it.  

This option can provide exposure to the real estate market without the responsibilities of direct property ownership.Participate in a real estate crowdfunding platform: Invest in real estate projects through a crowdfunding platform, which pools funds from multiple investors to finance a property.Fix and flip: Purchase a property, renovate it, and sell it for a profit.

Best way to limit exposure to your own assets is forming an entity as well as the right insurance policy.

That is OK, it is still a great strategy to put retirement money to work that is usually more productive then sitting on a handful of mutual funds.In an IRA, the usage of debt-financing will create a small tax exposure on Unrelated Debt-Financed Income (UDFI). 

Everyone's picks up on things after a little exposure. 

As an investor you want to minimize your exposure to risk and maximize your ability to move quickly and competitively when a good deal emerges.This strategy has allowed us to grow from 1 door to 20 in 2 years. 

It may be that the only real estate exposure you really need/want is to buy a nice home and live in it for many years. 

Getting the property as much exposure as possible is very important as well - So even if it doesnt go to a nurse there is still demand for nice housing and a lot of people prefer to just move right in without having to do anything - even if it comes at a higher price point. 

How about any unforeseen risks or exposure?

The psychology of fear is big though and any kinds of large market corrections could propel a small scale correction.Question is, what is your exposure?