Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.

Back in the day of my early start I got in "on tour" with Nouveau Riche. 

Quote from @Makani Donaldson: Hey everyone, I'm wondering what's the best way to approach a seasoned investor to start out. 

They are starting to age out.5.  

Hello Frank, I think house hacking a small multifamily property that you buy with a low downpayment is one o the best and lowest risk strategies that you can get started with.

Hey all,My name is Tony, I'm 35, just started actively pursuing financial independence and have been really hammering away at learning everything I can.

Freddie SBL offers 5-10 year fixed rate options, as well as 10-20 year "hybrid ARM" options which start with an initial 5-10 year fixed rate period, followed by a 5-10 year floating rate period.

@Ketch Bays I started with the exact same amount of money.

Quote from @Clifford Pereira: Hi, my wife and I started an Airbnb in Sacramento, CA, this year and are new to real estate investing.

I would suggest starting with what types of investments you would like to get into and goals.