I was very impressed and extremely intrigued.

However, longer-term bonds (1-5+ years) are subject to interest rate volatility:If rates rise, bond values drop, potentially leading to negative net returns.If rates fall, bonds appreciate, but gains are capped by their fixed coupon rates.While Treasuries provide stability, they offer limited upside and carry hidden risks for medium- to long-term maturities.Why Real Estate Is a Stronger Option in Today’s MarketMultifamily real estate, particularly value-add properties, presents an asymmetric risk-reward profile that Treasuries simply cannot match.

And, honestly, selling the impression of education is very lucrative.

@Alex Messner, your decision, amongst other factors, mainly depends on you and your wife's financial profile. 

Things like a website, an email at your domain and credible social accounts (even small things like a profile pic and bio) can show you are a legitimate business.

Because that property didn't quite fit my portfolio profile, I re-sold it 5 months later for $375,000. 

I noticed their business is listed as an LLC on their Zillow profile, and we also found that they have a few other unrelated LLC businesses that didn’t seem to work out for them over the years and were short-lived.

Even minor updates like new fixtures, paint, and refinished cabinets can make a big impact.Curb Appeal – First impressions matter.

Raising the  amount required to buy your target properties is not easy, and beyond the amount that must be raised without leverage it will be difficult for you to provide favorable return profile for your investors.

Brokers are brokers but I would NEVER work with that attorney again.Thank you @Melanie P.And I hope I didn't give the impression of disparaging attorney's in general.