And @Mindy Jensen - might like your eyes on this as well.

In single family real estate you do this by choosing an investment that will perform and then using insurance to protect it.  

Hero in my eyes.

Hard-wired smoke and CO are the responsibility of the landlord, and in reality, the batteries are too because you are protecting your property from fire.

I don't see how the LLC will offer you any liability protection in this scenario.

No need to have it all figured out—just be open to learning.Your Situation: Losing a job is tough, but you’re smart to protect your credit and explore benefits.

To both of our surprise, they didn't bat an eye, they immediately accepted our 290k offer.

Report them on every online consumer protection organizations and spread the word before they scam more people 

In comparison, when buying real estate you have a guaranteed asset because, unlike the stock market, during inflation, real estate prices tend to increase too so it is clear why some people prefer owning real estate over any other type of investment.While investing in a single, high-risk stock may pay off big rewards, diversifying your portfolio is key to protecting your wealth.

Keep an eye on rent growth trends and neighborhood developments, attend local real estate meetups, and connect with other investors through BiggerPockets forums and local Facebook groups.