@Marc ShinAbsolutely.Board games are not that expensive and are worth adding.I see cable TV channels as a must along with smart TVs.

Ko Olina is a beautiful spot - and having a vacation home there for your family while focusing on capital appreciation is a smart move. 

Partnering with an experienced motel operator is a smart idea—it can help bridge the operational knowledge gap and mitigate risks.When evaluating motels, focus on metrics like occupancy rates, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR).

-secured card is a smart start.

Starting with house hacking is a smart move, especially in a higher-cost area.

The grout between the tiles allows a run off of water and a gripping surface for your feet.3. if you’re smart, use durock on the walls too, right up to the ceiling.

Fixing up a property and turning it into student housing is a smart move—steady demand and solid rental income.Great job!

All in all it depends on the mindset of the investor and dozens of other things smart people consider.

I went from a W2 job to building a portfolio of 500+ units over the last 5 years by starting small and scaling smart.

A 1031 exchange is a smart choice for your parents, reducing immediate taxes to $70K (capital gains on $300K boot + $25K depreciation recapture) versus $148K without it.