Take the time to learn about different investment options and determine your main objective. 

In terms of what your friend should invest her profits in--that really depends on her, her investment objectives, and whether she's looking for something more active or passive.

Say no to a lot of shiny objects to stay focused on your ultimate ROTH-building goal.

Maybe it's due to the current market, but the folks who are interested are not that successful in the different areas described in David's book and seem to suffer from "shiny object syndrome".When working with the TK providers I use, it's their business and their livelihood.

I'm trying to decide what to now do and thought I would ask for opinions for the objective I have of helping this sweet lady which is simply to have her live what life she has left given her stage 4 cancer, with enough money to so she can pay her bills. 

We have a small book that we created that goes along with our listing presentation, and preempts a lot of the sellers' concerns and objections not only in the listing presentation itself but for the process.  

If they do object, I would have your attorney threaten to delay closing (which no seller wants to do at this stage).

@Josh Heenan If you're objective is long term buy and hold which I'm presuming it is, I always recommend markets with strong economic and demographic trends.

.), but without any objective information, it is hard to evaluate which companies are solid performers. 

Objections from your investors?