Is there a good amount of job creation happening?

You get all the listings you want to sell and different models to choose from.No driving around all creation with one buyer on the weekend.

LOLJust kidding.For your dad it sounds like he would be a great candidate for an absolute triple net lease.You get mailbox money and the tenant pays for all costs on the property.It depends if your dad wants wealth creation or wealth preservation.I have some clients that have made millions already and don't want the headache of multifamily.They just want mailbox money form a national tenant and to outpace inflation as safe as possible.If you want I can be reached anytime.Really you would need to post more on what your dad's goals are for the 450k.

Looking into LeadKnack, they promise 10 solid leads from their list creation and telemarketing this list.

Your primary residence rate is very low so as long at that's a fixed loan I would keep it, money is cheap.My mindset is focused on long term wealth creation so I like the cashflow. 

I did this for the liability protection, and I did not need a lawyer for the LLC creation or for the deed.

As an example, there are still niche Midwestern cities that are poised to benefit from population inflows and job creation.

But you must be very careful lest your development activities become inventory creation rather than long term asset exchanges.   

Deal analysis is the primary source of value creation/delivering returns vs. losing your shirt.

Texas' Job-Growth Rate Up 2.4 Percent In MarchCOLLEGE STATION (Real Estate Center) – The Texas economy continues to outpace the U.S. economy in job creation.