Everyone’s advice here is weighing heavy on me too.

It won't hold a heavy mirror.

If that's not an option, I would recommend he look into his state and local municipalities' rules on how to handle abandoned vehicles.

The average turnkey rental make about $300/month.From what you said, using real estate as a side vehicle with your good salary and earnings is a good start, as well as investing in core things like index funds.

Usually on the “not” side if the tub gets heavy use. 

This means that someone who makes $43,000/year would now eligible to buy this room condo, and have access to a vehicle through which to build equity in an asset as an alternative to paying rent. 

By offering a larger down payment, you can position yourself as a more attractive buyer and avoid some of the challenges associated with competing in the more investor-heavy multifamily market.

Think of vehicles like the cyber truck where you need to sign up ahead of time to pre-order and so many people want it that the value increases shortly after they are released.

If you are really good, you may be able to find something that gets you to 15% without value add or heavy lifting. 

Usually with an on site maintenance handy man versus the heavy costs of commercial services.