There are definitely some intricate restrictions with doing this that make direct investment in RE a challenge (I won't go into gory detail unless asked) ... therefore, I think that notes, hard money loans, or private placements are the way to go for retirement REI investments.Another poster mentioned a strategy that I employ ...

His real income is about $45k/month, consistently and conservatively.The max number on his preapproval letter is based on about $14k/month in income, because it just so happens that his employer felt that 1099 would be more tax beneficial for them than W2.

It is a big segment in which to find employment, should you choose that.Of course, there is money to be made! 

Difference is that customers of Uber are NYC residents who vote while customers of Airbnb are visitors who don't, and Uber drivers earn a full time employment living while Airbnb hosts earn a few extra bucks when they leave town (exception for the businesses set up as Airbnb marketers).  

I know where they live, their employer, income, social insurance number, credit score, age etc. etc. etc. fairly easy to find out where I live even if I had not provided them the information.

Indeed we can all most certainly expect that potential employers, tenants, landlords and romantic partners are all doing the same thing.

I would call him and let him know that if he stops by your place of employment that you will sue him for harassment under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.  

Even with a PM there is not enough income to employ a full time repair person.

Creative things buyers can do to purchase a home1. gift funding2. selling and refinancing existing assets3. non-occupant co-borrowers4. using a 401(k)5. temporary IRA transfer6. pledged asset mortgage7. equity transfer and bridge loan8. employer assisted mortgage3.

But employers want you to spend more time at work, and do not want to pay you for it. if you don't like it you can leave the job!