I just feel like a 401k is an overlooked tool that gets discredited because it’s not sexy at the water cooler like real estate or crypto

If it’s too good to be true, it 100% is. 100% agreed.Bought my first ever US property in Rochester, NY while I was still living in Australia.Lost m A$$ because I trusted the wrong people and didn't have the right team on the ground.Been plugging away in Toledo since 2014 and the people factor has been and IMO always will be an issue in tertiary markets like a Toledo.Online stats and demographics are always sexy, so many janky operators use these online figures to scam investors out of $$$.The great deals with great numbers can always be found, but finding great people on the ground is key to anyone's success and should be by far the #1 focus (Even before a specific market is considered).Much success 🙏

I hope to find others who may have felt a bit lost at times during their journey and how they redirected their focus back into the game to expand their AUM.BACKGROUND:I am now father of 3 (teens and tween) and have worked hard just about every day of my life since I arrived in the US at about 12.

But, by that time you will have much clearer picture if the RE is the best path for you or there are other avenues that don't sound so sexy but could be way more profitable.  

The weird thing is a google search of her children's names with that address result in nuwber.com showing that a man in his 40's lives there with the exact same name as one of her teens listed on the application. 

It's not sexy by any means but its an actionable step. 

It's funny you say this as 5 years ago there where only very few investors interested in the Toledo market.As inventory has all but dried up nationwide, folks are starting to look elsewhere.And some of those "not so sexy" markets back in the day like Toledo are finally getting a tonne of attention.I caution investors looking at other markets than the Midwest.Prices seem high and deals are very hard to come by.In such instances it's always good to have dry powder ready for when the tide turns.Toledo in my opinion is still a safe bet since I haven't seen it recover anywhere neat to market highs of 2006.Here are some of the key areas that we invest in and where all of our investors are buying:436064360743609436114361243613I'm also attaching screenshots with outlines of the exact location within our target zip codes.As with any investment or business.It always comes down to finding and working with the right people.The market stats/demographics don't work for you.The right people do.I hope the above helps anyone looking to invest in Toledo.Much success to all :)

You could also try contacting some agencies such as those that provide shelter for troubled teens or home health care that may rent the house to use for the business and cover all repairs.If you sell, you could then consider placing the capital into a more passive investment in a syndication to not have to then worry about repairs and tenant placement or deciding when is the right time to sell.

They know how to make it seem sexy and get you interested.Fourth: Can't you find ANYTHING better to invest $50,000 with?

It sounds sexy to wake up and say I want a complex but just like it the programming world, once they see what´ś involved its a new reality.