That has caused many large and well known retailers (Sports authority, Circuit City, Toys R Us) to close shop in recent years.

Glad toy asked that question.

I'm toying with two different properties to buy, I'll call #1 and #2:Background of #1:-$210k 3/2 1,500 sq ft SFR on 6k lot-In older B- neighborhood (which is also improving) that is lower working class, clean-convenient access to highways, shopping -$40 HOA-Area seems to have lots of older homeowners, no houses are dumps or dead cars, etc-Rents for $1,150k-Taxes/Insurance $150 monthlyBackground of #2:-$220k 4-plex of 4 2/2 900 sq ft condos on C- property of 20 other 4-plexes.

My daughter will provide the massive mess of toys to prove it ;)3rd unit is a 3 bedroom - I want to have 3 separate lease agreements with three roommates.

The center is usually configured in a straight line as a strip, or may be laid out in an L or U shape, depending on the site and design.Typical Type of Anchors: Discount store, supermarket, drug, large-specialty discount (toys, books, electronics, home improvement/furnishings or sporting goods, etc.)Trade Area Size: 3-6 milesProperty Type: Neighborhood CenterConcept: Convenience oriented.Typical Type of Anchors: Supermarkets like Giant Eagle or KrogerTrade Area Size: 3 milesProperty Type: Strip/ConvenienceConcept: Attached row of stores or service outlets managed as a coherent retail entity, with on-site parking usually located in front of the stores.

I have toyed with the idea of getting a license for years now.

So last year we rewarded ourselves and finally bought our primary, and now we’re living for free.Instead of buying a toy, buy an asset that will provide cash flow to pay for that toy.

We have toyed with having a PM just handle leasing, in case we're leaving for a 10 day trip the minute an apartment needs showing but we decided we'd "bite the bullet" and just let units sit unshown and vacant while we're gone (most likely)So all this leads to one underlying thought: You don't have to completely do one or the other, there are quite often solutions in between the two choices. 

Look for minivans, swing sets, toys in the yard, etc.

I have toyed with some of the alternatives you've listed, but I am still stuck on the ADU idea.