Physical RE is very hard, pay me to wear the risk or let me buy scarcity. 

A physical property that has real-world use and value vs. holding stocks and bonds5.

I don’t get paid unless I am physically present.

I want the control of being able to use money now while I am in great physical shape to do many activities.You have a healthy balance in your retirement account plans and they will continue to grow until you reach 59.5Investing in real estate instead of a retirement account plan gives you the ability to use money now without limits and without a fear of a penalty while you are in great shape to do more activities than you will be able to when you are in your 60's.I 100% support your decision.You may also want to look into 72T for an early withdrawal without a penalty.Best of luck

my ability to regulate emotions, apply strategic pressure, and protect my physical, mental, spiritual, and financial well-being.

We have had Ejectments take more than a year to process through the system, before the Sheriff actually comes by to physically remove the occupant. 

I feel real estate investment has relatively less risk compared to other investments.I like to know more on the risks and challenges in investing Section - 8 properties that are physically far away from you.

I did this with vacant houses that I wanted to physically visit and leave flyers for.

One study that polled 2,000 people noting that 70% feel they became more conscious of their physical health post pandemic (Source).

They have large physical offices in 3 Texas cities plus Phoenix and 50,000 members globally.