There is not any ideal place to add one, unless we squeeze a stackable into the master closet where the doors won't be able to close over it, or an all-in-one washer/dryer unit in the front living area.If we don't add a laundry unit to the rental, the alternative is to allow scheduled access to our laundry room but they have to go through our whole living space to enter, or just not offer one at all.

They get very confused and frightened by this, even though it is just a normal checking/savings account for a trust.In my opinion, the best strategy is to have the accounts setup and ready well ahead of needing the money, and then just rollover the money when you are ready to invest in real estate (or any other alternative investment).

I would proceed with caution in this currently very popular and hyped area.

There is also the harsh reality that not everyone is entitled to a 1000 sqft home, so unfortunately they will have to make alternative living arrangements and/or lifestyle adjustments in order to cover the cost of living.

he had a very popular BP podcast and I still think its in the Archives.. 

Profit comes in three forms and you will want to include all of them in your calculations to benchmark investment alternatives.  

It sounds like you're an experienced and successful flipper so maybe look into alternative markets.

Also, brokers who choose to operate their own offices under another brokerage is commonplace and is an alternative to consider.  

There are a few contracts on there that seem to be pretty popular.  

That's a popularity contest.What I do know is about people living in paid off homes, cars with a combination of paid off rental property, bars, patent royalties and online businesses bringing in more money than they spend each month.