I would recommend just reading up more on both industries and make a decision from there.

The tech industry and manufacturing growth in Reno also provides for a different client for short term rentals, something to look into.

There can also be a lot of bad advice, so be sure you know your local laws before blindly accepting this type of advice.After 30 years of being in this industry, a lot has happened. 

Other commercial and industrial is fine.  

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

I worked with an agent who was okay but I became an agent myself because I became so interested in the industry and want to help other people build wealth and become investors themselves.

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

Its a lot of money to put into someone who's new to their life or the industry.

To get those hours, maybe turn one or two into medium term rentals (you want the average stays to be over 7 days so they don't fall into STR status) which would give her more to do, particularly in the first year of furnishing them and getting everything set up.Alternatively, she maybe she could manage the properties but also get her RE license and try to sell a house or two a year - go to lots of open houses or run them for other agents?

You will lose one of the best benefits of the real estate industry, appreciation.