If the real estate is producing a steady return, you can make more aggressive bets with stocks or other alt assets.

My son just joined the Navy and now that I’m an empty nester I want to make a shift and bet on myself!

If you’re in that cash position I mentioned above, then we might be a good fit to get on a call so I can show our process which is complete: 1) finding and buying the right property 2) creating a top product from that purchase with a world-class designer on my team 3) co-hosting/managing that property at a discount for clients to ensure you get more money and have a product that lasts.you can also follow me on IG @tampa.rei , I’m actually about to post a walkthrough of a property that was being managed by one of the most popular PMs in the country and in just 1 yr you’ll laugh to see what state the property is in from poor management!

Getting multiple contractors involved will be your best bet to get a reliable estimate, though you need to come up with a scope of work.

My friend Dylan Marma would be a solid bet and I'd be happy to make an intro.Using leverage to scale, such as borrowing against this cash for larger down payments?

For higher yields, buying into short-term rentals in popular areas could be lucrative.

@DeBret McGee IIYour best bet is to secure a deal with creative financing, seller financing or meter lease options.

I also read in real estate by the numbers that it's risky to bet on market appreciation.

Out of state may be your best bet, everyone on this thread has suggested great markets.

When BRRRR was really popularized rates were very low so the holding costs were much better.There are a lot of local real estate investing meetups that you guys can attend.