Without a financial education - it's hard for him to discern which.What he should NOT do is to buy toys or spend it on fun because it'll quickly be gone.If he was financially savvy or versed in real estate - he could even buy a small apartment complex and self manage it if he had some property management skills.Advice should be catered to him specifically though, blanket advice isn't that helpful.

It is going to be roller-coaster of fun for sure.

I will definitely pay it forward as my experience grows in this fun journey! 

But you're dealing with an ex and that's not usually easy or fun.

Soon enough they will see your success and want to emulate your actions.2.You will have to sacrifice a lot of your fun time.

Have fun registering with all these asset management and bpo companies.

Have fun!

@Scott ChampionPersonally, I'd pickup the vacation house for lifestyle and legacy as well as a fun project to keep busy.     

Quote from @Jonathan Bock: Most landlords are reckless and they would do some probing for fun and to save $. 

Thank you (everyone) for some fun reading tonight.