Pay off vehicle and invest the rest.- Purchase at least one more property for a fall closing.

I think on its face  the major perk is that you have achieved a level of income and net worth that puts you in the top probably 5 to 10% of all Americans and for that there is a feeling of accomplishment.. but on a transactional side it opens up as others have stated many different investment vehicles that are only open to accredited investors.. but choose wisely !!! 

How does a landlord go about mentioning the unsightliness of the vehicle?

I tend to think luxury vehicles might reduce your ability to negotiate.What do you think?

Years ago when I had a Nissan vehicle with one of the remote keyless system.

And as the saying goes - People when loan you money when you don't NEED it, Not when you do.The power of using other peoples money in Real Estate can be one of this investment vehicles largest advantages ( When used with care!

My good friend does nothing but notes and makes a decent annual return, but he doesn't benefit from appreciation, depreciation, and the larger total rates of return found in prudent income properties.Bottom line is your IRA can be a great tax fee vehicle, but you are bound to certain rules and regulations.

@Ana Nomys  @Thomas Young Classification of PropertiesA Properties-Cream of the CropBuilt within last 10 yearsRented by younger professions Command Highest rentsAmenities Pool, Workout Room, Tennis Clubhouse etc.High Speed internet, Alarm systems etc.Properties lower maintenance low-risk tenantsTenants maybe relocating, looking for a home, Dual Income couples no kidsTurnover higher than a C PropertyConsider Highest and Best use maybe a special population.B Properties Still High EndBuilt in last 20 yearsRents quite high not as high as A propertyTenants white collar workers and higher paid blue collarC Properties Gold that looks like leadBuilt within the last 30 years.Tenants blue collar some government sponsored Vehicles in lot >10 years old and > number of pickup trucksMost vehicles gone during the day—workingSome deferred maintenance.In rentals foreverD Properties-Worst Area of townBuilt 40 years or moreGood CashflowManagement IntensiveNot a good starting out propertyAssisted housing, out of prison, hard luck etc.Lets take a look at the city and grade the areas.Grading Areas of the CityA AreasUpper level society resideHigh end PropertiesPath of ProgressConstruction tear down old build newB AreasBlue collar workers liveBusiness in area serve needs, bowling alleys, Nail salons, pizza movie rentals etc.Comb subsidized housing and othersIf you allow subsidized make sure they have a job.C AreasFilled with restaurants and business that support c-type tenantsOld strip malls in need of repair.

IDEA 3) Real estate as the best investment vehicle that exists today.Discuss all the ways that real estate makes you money.

The problem, or again maybe it isn't a problem, is that our vehicle to ownership seems like an all-cash purchase since we can't currently qualify for conventional lending.