@Luke FouchSelf-directed retirement plans come in a few flavors. 

I'll bet if I looked at your real estate deals there are many that are "not a path I would have chosen. " it doesn't make your deals bad, or  illegal, just not my flavor.

Cleveland is home to one of the best symphony orchestras in the world, we have a wonderful theater district, great museums and a vibrant local visual art culture.  

@Derek FosterWelcome to the vibrant BP community.

They each have a bathroom with a flush toilet and hot shower, electric heat, and a kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, hot plate, and all of the basic kitchen and bathroom amenities.Stay at Caravan-The Tiny House Hotel in the vibrant city of Portland for an unforgettable experience at the first and only tiny house hotel in the country!

It's been a struggle to see what has happened to a vibrant, working older person.The first thing I would do would be to give her the respect and talk to her honestly.

In my opinion...No matter what flavor of investing one wants to take part in...Get your financial house in order:- Earn as much as you can.- Use the "snowball" method to kill all debt.- Keep your personal consuption and expenditures low, and save the difference!

Its great to see such a vibrant city bouncing back.

@Harriet BaldwinWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.

She joined the summit, and I sent her a link and colleague request, so she can jump in and give us some local flavor from the Lone Star State!