REISimpli seems like a decent tool from what I can see on it.

We have a decent plan working now, its just a matter of financing and scaling.

I'm sorry to hear that you lost your grandfather @Rachel JaneWith the condo, renting it out could bring in decent cash flow, but keep in mind the $800/month condo fees.

You can throw that $550k into an annuity (or similar) and get a decent (and very safe) return.

Assuming a loan, juicing cash flow, being aggressive in offers and asking the seller to pay a huge seller credit, etc. 

Nopitbulls, rottweilers, aggressive breeds, or animals over 35 lbs

Agree with Melanie and you also mention smartest way and best returns.typicwlly higher returns are equal to higher risk (where you could lose it all) stock market has been returning 20% last few years why not put it there or in some decent stocks? 

They take decent care of the property, but I would get texts all the time telling me to fix many things (some valid, some completely unnecessary) and would get upset if I ever denied any of the requests.

If you’re strategic about locations, management, and financing, STRs can still offer decent returns in the right market.I totally agree that it’s not all sunshine and rainbows in real estate right now, but if you’re strategic—especially with tax savings and a long-term focus—real estate can still be a viable option alongside other investments.I agree with everything you said but it’s also important to consider the Time component.

In any case, I thing your investment are pretty solid and should earn you something between a decent return all the way to a spectacular return depending on the local economic situation.