I am new to this so I am not familiar with common websites or other popular sources.

@Bill HenleyAs long as the borrower is not a disqualified party (below are some examples), investing in notes via a self-directed IRA is a popular alternative investment type.YouYour SpouseYour natural parents and/or your adoptive parentsYour natural grandparentsYour natural children and/or your adopted childrenThe spouses of your natural childrenAny fiduciary of your IRAAny people providing services to your IRA–such as your IRA custodian Your IRA administrator

What tools or steps can you take to accelerate your growth?

For me being 30 mins away, I'd want to understand the tools I need, and the time it takes before driving down there.

Still, my wife and I look for opportunities to have real estate be the enabling tool for a flexible and fun lifestyle.

But like everyone has pointed out, a car is a tool, not a status symbol.

My bank approves me every time I walk through the door with my assessment using the analyzer tool that you get when you sign up as a pro.I honestly wouldn't have the gumption to do what I'm doing full time without it!

thanks great advice.i was curious because some investors recommend interest only mortgages to grow a portfolio faster but i just can't get past the loan to value ratio not changing at all.i like debt as a tool for growth just don't like it hanging over my head for THAT long.

As many have suggested, it would be one of primary investment tools to rent while living there (such as duplex or triplex) to take advantage of low interest rate.

I assume this because along w the Pro status you get access to all the analysis tools.