Rent out a room (or rooms) to people you screen very well. 

The need for money got me thinking of alternatives and it’s good to see others have tried tapping into savings for real estate as well.

but the taking money and not receiving the note well that's just theft.. seems to me that should be criminal as well. if those allegations are in fact true..  

The interior is stuck in the 1980's but the condition of everything is still well-maintained.

As well as the potential for assumable loans.

Obviously the majority of the money will stay in the fund and I’ll reinvest into opportunity zone property; however, I would like to take an owners withdrawal as well.

Well, I would want to learn from people that are doing what I want to do.  

I'm in Livonia / Canton area and I haven't attended any Washtenaw County or Ann Arbor REIA events but I do attend the Oakland County REAI meeting in Troy as well as the Michigan REIA meetings in Troy and they are super helpful and if you sign up to get their emails you can check the topics in advance to make sure it's worth the trip for that meeting.They usually have really good speakers. 

@Jessica PerkinsTo make real estate a significant part of your retirement plan, leverage your experience in managing mid-term and short-term rentals, ensure your rental income is well-documented, research local market trends, and explore financing options.

What color do you think goes well with the repose gray of the walls?