@Wences LopezHonestly since you are in a weird situation, a conversation would work best.

As a computer guy, I can't help but recommend grafana as a vis tool but you need to bring your own data and data store.

I put an ad on Craigslist for the space and was contacted by a guy who wanted to open a weed store.

Just reach out to me on Bigger Pockets and we can then set up a time for a private conversation.

I have yet to speak with a bank about all of this because I want to be somewhat knowledgeable of my options before having that conversation.

After having a baby and losing his job its more important than ever.I Gave him books - doesn't have the patience to read them or wont tryLate night conversations over a couple beers, talking about life and mindset - I just get eye rollsHas anyone ever been successful in helping a family member who is struggling mentally, financially and physically?

Being an off roader for years, I am seriously looking at Fords E van 4x4 conversion.

They need a Starbucks every quarter mile and an Apple Store within 2 miles of where they live.

I would not even spend time for advice here, It's a conversation you will need to have with your insurance company and figure out the rest.  

She has recommended us considering in-state investing, but we are nervous investing in CA given how renter-friendly it is.Our philosophies for starting now are 1) we want to achieve financial freedom/escape the 9-5p in our 40s by building a strong passive income real estate portfolio, 2) we want to start gaining experience now/we've only heard anyone's regret ever being that they wish they started sooner, and 3) we sense that if the math works, the math works (and not with rosy numbers, but with very realistic numbers with plenty of risk baked in like vacancy, maintenance cost emergency fund, etc)Thanks, really looking forward to some constructive feedback/conversation!