@Greta Andrews Both real estate investing (REI) and business acquisitions can be profitable, but the choice depends on your goals.

What are the alternative choices if you don't pursue this?

I would recommend having someone who not only provides tax advice but also acts as a strategic advisor. 

Spend time and be strategic - but also make sure you're moving forward and not getting hung up on things.

But, it is the choice of the “student”.

If a brand new shill account immediately reverts to an ad hominem attack on well respected people, then I have little choice than to think that they are shilling for something potentially fraudulent.

While real estate is more passive once stabilized, acquisitions can require more hands-on management.The choice depends on your goals.

Since you are focusing on 30+ days walk into the lobby of an extended stay hotel (Homewood Sweets, Extended Stay America, Choice Hotels with Extended stay etc.) and look for the reader boards.

The fact that you’re now considering the next steps with equity is a sign that you're ready to level up, but it's also crucial to be strategic about it.In terms of pulling out $500,000 of equity for new investments, there are a couple of key factors to weigh.

The people you surround yourself with will either propel you or hinder you, the choice is ultimately yours to make.