I looked further into to this youtuber and discovered she buys small businesses.What small businesses would you all recommend investing in as a start? 

I discovered the BP podcasts while educating myself about financial literacy & the FIRE movement.

You may not want to be blogging to get an answer...Maddof's friends all sang his praises.

However, upon research I have discovered it is really hard to find cash flowing HOUSES in good areas in my price range. 

If it's owner occupied, you're fine to close it however you want.Not legal advice: https://hoplerwilms.com/blog/2023/11/20/what-is-the-garn-st-...

Quote from @Alex Zweydoff: For those interested, i recently updated the blog on our website with new relevant information regarding the law.

For example, you may reduce the maintenance and capex to 5% and then discover turnover occurs more often than you had planned.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

As far as appreciation goes remember that in real estate you make your money when you buy not when you sell, as Warren Buffet once said: “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.”