This type of investment offers relatively secure, high returns that make the fees of self-directed accounts worthwhile for me.  

While my full time profession is in the securities brokerage industry, I have been working on the side as an amateur RE investor. 

I have an offer out on one in Crowfield Plantation and I'm hoping to secure it.

You pay PMI, they have the security of a property with 25%+ equity.I realize you'll have closing cost, but a small price to get out from under the PMI (and screw it to your current lender). 

So I'd need a secure 6 port router at least.This is self interest also, it costs $70 for just broadband from Comcast or Verizon here.

Trust that RECFs are here to say and are going to Rock the Real Estate, Lending, and Security Institutions to their core.  

I imagine an alarm would wake mine.  

Although nothing is ever guaranteed in real estate, the money I pour into this property seems very secured.

Going forward, in case something happens to me (death) what is the best way to secure here money?  

I thought when they signed the lease, they need to give me a security deposit.