Knowing how far you are willing to go and also building a team to include a Realtor, Property Manager, Contractor, and Lender should be prioritized.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...

You will need to get a local, rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...I invest locally in Columbus, Ohio

Last time the fed "raised rates," which was December 2015, what happened was this...Wall St lost their minds and went bonkers for two weeks, during which there was some good refinance day-trading to be had if that's your cup of tea. 

I created a "sacred space" as it were, with calming music, candlelight, hot tea, etc... and for 1hour/week I listened through 1CD.

I work in front of a computer all day so this was fun and easy for me to do but wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. 

(The first thing that occurs to me is an "herbal" dispensary, but that's just because I have an unusual sense of humor.) 

There are also apartment coaching programs, if that is your cup of tea.  

Go get a realtor license to make some money or finding out it is not your cup of tea. 

My approach is:Carpet only (low profile) on the stairs, primarily for ease of installation and safety of residents,Leave Linoleum in place in kitchen and bathrooms since it is in good condition without teas or peel off,LVP in the rest of the house (bedrooms, hallways, living room, dining room, family room, totaling about 1,600 sq ft) for its semi waterproof qualities.

He doesn't invest in stock and 401k afaik.Anyway i think different people have different cup of tea in terms of investment vehicle. it's good to know their stories from both side and determine which one you choose.