But the head start that white households had has empowered them to (1)help their offspring with down payment assistance and loans for investment purposes (2) Insure that their children perform higher on standardized tests because of superior early educations.

Owning that is the most empowering thing you will ever do. 

You as the investor need to be empowered to be your own architect and connected directly with the rolodex of able professionals

I know many online tools that empowers investors nowadays.

@Brian EllisNow this was empowering!!

Being in the mode of a buyer (i.e. renter), it's one of the rare instances where they feel like they are empowered.