One way to attract a good qualified tenant is by offering a surety bond type of program.

Stipulation was you have to have a paid back with a certain period of time at a (current bond fund rate?) 

However, it will probably create a pretty lengthy payback period.

There are some special rules that apply to these accounts, but they are otherwise treated the same as any other IRS or 401(k) that invests in common investments like: stocks, bonds and mutual funds. 

My end goal is to have about 25-40% in the stock market/bonds/etfs/etc. and the rest in real estate.

I know part of it is having your own entity, Your own E.O insurance being bonded for x amount of dollars.

Unless you're getting into pretty specific areas, or using unique tools like bond-for-deeds, it's the same game.

I use PFIX before to hedge bonds, so PFIX raises when short/long term yield rising..... we need 10Y below 4 for stability LOL

I don't believe there's a list of "probate properties" per se. finding probate properties requires you to dig deeper with your research. you can always call realtors and ask if they have any probate properties. and look in the obituaries. or find death certificates by checking with the state department of public health and town vital records. then go to the probate court website for the specific town and type in the name. you might see if they owned any property. it's a lengthy process but one that could pay off. good luck!

There are multiple other paths that are too lengthy to describe in a post such as this, but easier to do over a phone call.What type of investments are "YOU" interested in participating in?