I know this situation can be a very sad & sensitive time for the family and I don't want to come off as insensitive to their loss.

Key Principles:Mindset and Goals:Think Long-Term: Real estate is a long term play in most cases Set Clear Goals: Define your financial goals and how real estate fits into your overall plan.Finding the Right Property:Location, Location, Location: Invest in areas with strong economic fundamentals, good schools, and low crime rates.Cash Flow is King: Look for properties that generate positive cash flow (rental income exceeds expenses).Consider Appreciation: While cash flow is primary, also consider properties in areas with potential for long-term appreciation.Financing:Get Pre-Approved: Get pre-approved for a mortgage before you start looking at properties.Leverage Wisely: Use leverage (debt) to your advantage, but don't overextend yourself.Consider Creative Financing: Explore options like seller financing or partnerships.Building Your Team:Real Estate Agent: Find an experienced agent who specializes in investment properties.Property Manager: Consider hiring a property manager to handle day-to-day operations.Accountant: An accountant can help you with tax planning and financial management.Attorney: Consult an attorney for legal advice and contract reviews.Managing Your Investment:Maintain the Property: Keep your property in good condition to attract and retain quality tenants.Screen Tenants Carefully: Conduct thorough background checks on potential tenants.Review Your Finances Regularly: Track your income and expenses and make adjustments as needed.Example Action Steps:Set Your Goals: Define your financial goals and how real estate will help you achieve them.Educate Yourself: Read books and articles about real estate investing.

And don’t mistake on purpose actions for meanness or lack of sympathy   My job after all of the diatribe and crap is to produce the highest level of profitability possible   It’s not to make friends    

In our unique time of market, I'd be interested to see what Post election Market action has happened in the previous election years. 

With over 3 million square feet of retail space soon to be available, the closure marks a significant shift in the retail landscape.The company, which rebranded in 2022 to distance itself from past legal controversies, including a 2015 class-action lawsuit over unsafe laminate flooring, ultimately could not overcome its financial hurdles.

The bonus deprecation rules apply here and it would be a conversation you would need to have with your accountant as to what the best course of action is.

., one of the many relevant laws is Equal Housing Opportunity (EHO) which forbids discrimination on many bases including - you guessed it - physical disability.If you intend to discriminate against a U.S. citizen who otherwise meets the income requirement you have set up in your business, you'd better be able to defend that action in front of a circuit court judge.By the way: EHO is a Federal statute.

These action items are far more important than entity formation but get ignored. 

Your best course of action is  to form a varied interest entity llc, then elect it to be taxed as an S Corp.

Apparently they should be brick pointing with lime mortar, but instead, they said the city will just plaster over the historical materials (original brick and lime mortar) with Portland cement because it's cheaper, faster and easier than working with more delicate, temperature sensitive lime mortar.