I'm not making use of the low-interest rates available to build a RE portfolio.In addition to liquid assets, I draw a highish salary and can potentially get access to high credit lines with low interest rates.

I feel like having access to the MLM is very useful.If so, are there specific courses or types of licenses you would recommend? 

He has MLS access and can write offers for me.

Most appliance vendors have access to some fantastic warehouses but it can't hurt trying to find the party yourself.

I know you said credit is not an option, but in most cases there are ways that you can get access to lines of credit to fully or partially do your investment.

I'm new to real-estate investing and I'm trying to understand the difference between the different forms of investingI want to play this RE game for the long-term and have the portfolio benefit from appreciation, depreciation, tax-free cashing-out, leverage using low interest rates, cashflow to cover the expenses.Here's my understanding of eachDirect RE- Full ownership / control of when to sell- Can leverage & deleverage as you want- Work involved to maintain property; But can hire a property manager to assist- Can provide cashflow to cover expenses + CoC return- Provides hard collateral / security for the money you put in- Tax benefits - depreciation, phantom appreciation, interest deduction Majority Partnership- Form partnership where you are majority owner with 2+ other people (with more capital input) - Can provide benefits of direct RE on controlSyndication- Passive investor / accredited - Less work- Access to commercial RE which you can't get otherwise- No security / collateral for your stake; Can loose everything- No different from investing in a business- Already leveraged returns; You don't control how asset is structured- Depreciation benefit passed through K1; But no benefit of 1031Crowdfunding- Low minimums- Already leveraged returns- Can be equity or debt based; Equity stake has some tax benefits through K1- No security / collateral and everything can disappear without recourseIs this correct? 

Is there a way I can still be primary and just give the tenant access?

You may still want access to the equity in your current home to finance the renovation of the new house.  

And since they have access to nuclear weapons they win the argument.There is one other option however that would work. 

We are looking for an apartment or house to rent that is handicapped accessible including a roll in 5x5 shower.