If you are asking why real estate, it's not for you because you are asking people to convince you about an asset class you somehow have determined to be not good for you.

This will show you that people have options to go out and pick another house over your place. 

My two cents are with 400k,  pick a market and get started. 

Would love to pick your brain a bit if you are open to it!

Quote from @Levi Perl: Have a class C property. 

class action is what you see on TV  unless there is insurance money to go after you guys are going to have to pay a LARGE retainer to engage an attorney.. and if your deposits are only 40k or so Suing is a waste of time and money for any litigation that small

Skipping Toy Shop SchoolTo open a shop, you need to learn the rules, take a class, pass a test, and even keep learning as new toy trends pop up.

That’s because it can include renting furniture and decor to more fully transform a space.How Do I Know Which One To Pick?

If so, feel free to throw it on here and we can pick it apart.Pay attention to days on market and ARVs in the immediate area / neighborhood.

Living in Iowa how could we pick our own papaya?