Duplexes compared to these would sell individually for 150k-240k each within a 10-15mile stretch from where these are located.

High network individuals tend to invest in real estate passively.

These types of units are helpful for individuals looking to house hack, or for small time investors looking to dip their toes into something other than SFR, however if people are struggling to afford 1 unit under these dramatically higher interest rates, it stands to reason that being able to afford 4 units for these small time players is going to be extremely challenging. 

I'd like to see economic laws that restricted trade and opportunities for individuals to start businesses be abolished or at least only kick in after they reach a certain income level, beyond a million.

Your participation was substantially all the participation in the activity of all individuals for the tax year, including the participation of individuals who did not own any interest in the activity. 3.

In REI, macro-socio-economic factors may be interesting but, ultimately, they're beyond the control of the individual investor and largely unpredictable.

Thinking about buying some special tools from a couple private individuals about 700 miles and 2 states away from home.

It's the buyer who sees a property like that and decides to prey upon more simple minded and economically deprived individuals, tooting their horn as if they are doing them a favor, that is most unconscionable.

I also like the idea of renting out individual houses but I'm not sure it makes sense.Where is a guy like me best suited?

I'll be 100 BiggerPockets points that this is an individual who is lending with a Self Directed IRA.