Thus, because I hired Latchel, the amount of work I had to do for a relatively straightforward task was multiplied--the exact opposite result Latchel promised.

Because with investment real estate you: (a) get to multiply the earning power of your investment capitol (b) enjoy DOUBLE compounding as you enjoy the compounding appreciation of the asset AND the compounding appreciation of the rents during your hold. 

You multiply it by 110%.

Mentorships sounds like something that will multiply my learning process.

Buying 1–2 in cash feels safer, but it actually slows your portfolio because you lose the multiplier effect of leverage, depreciation, and the ability to scale faster.

With no leverage, there is no leverage multiplier.

The same basic principle applies in situations requiring a gun only multiplied 10X: if you draw your gun you've already lost and if you're in a shootout you should expect to be shot.To address the actual question though "What is best, concealed carry, open carry or no carry?"

It comes from friction disappearing.Once you start thinking this way, the use cases multiply almost uncomfortably fast.

Details would require a long post which is for another day.The main catch is that you are giving your money to some private group for several years (at least 10 years for maximum tax benefits), and you need to trust that they will take good care of your investment and return it to you multiplied many times. 

@Carlos Ptriawan In your example, 5/14 of the gain would be taxable, meaning 9/14 would be multiplied by the total gain to determine the amount excludable.