@Jemini LeckieIf investing locally is not in the cards I would do some research and pin point a market that fits what you are looking for and then reach out in the forums for that specific market and ask more detailed questions.

It should detail any liens or subordinate agreements, including the unpaid balance.

Get into details on how renovations are done with units occupied, what systems they use to mitigate tenant fraud on applications, how they set price levels for the units?  

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Could you send me a dm with the details?

When he had to take a step back for health issues from what I understand the company seemed to go a bit sideways. 

You have kids - do a 529 plan and max it out You will retire one day - max out your 401k yearly, IRA, Roth IRA (or backdoor to Roth IRA)You will have health expenses one day - max out your HSA From here I'd invest in Real Estate.

Withoutknowing the details I can not suggest which would be right to add on.Several you should pay attention to are:- Ordinance & Law: Provides additional building coverage to deal with rebuilding costIncreases due to changes in Zoning or Building laws- Personal Injury Liability: Libel, defamation of character, wrongful imprisonment, etc.

I would take all of the details of your current properties, project what the sale would be, and what does that leave you to invest?

If I've left out any important needed details please let me know.