Be firm and follow the law, don't let her fall further behind. 

Many investors start with a multifamily property, like a duplex, as living in one unit and renting out the other can offset your mortgage and reduce vacancy concerns.Take your time running the numbers and researching neighborhoods—you're off to a great start!

From what we can find, houses with piers in the neighborhood have largely had to go very deep (90-120 ft), so estimates from local foundation contractors are ranging from 70-130k.  

But if you’re looking for a more stable, family-friendly environment with lower costs and a focus on LTRs, Texas could be a better fit.Since you have young kids, I’d dig deeper into school districts and neighborhoods in both states—family life can really shape where you’ll feel at home.

There’s demand for rentals in the area, and multi-family properties tend to hold value even in market shifts.New Construction: With SWFL growing fast, new construction is a big play, especially if you can tap into neighborhoods where demand is rising but inventory is still limited.

I live here in Columbus, and it's very attainable to house hack a duplex for $400,000-$600,000 in an A-class neighborhood and gross $3,500-$5,000 in rent, which is why I asked.  

VC Firms and buyers would be looking for a portfolio that doesn't just have 1 or 2 streams of income, but rather also having the direct bookings and social media presence.There may not be many buyers who would purchase a 10-15 property portfolio, but if you scale to 30-50 or even 75-100+ Owned Units, I would think that VC / Private Equity firms may be interested.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

I’ve heard that this neighborhood doesn’t really have any problems from a social worker but outside areas aren’t good. 3/4 units are currently rented at $900 each, renters pay utilities.

And now I see it mentioned here and in newsletters as an up and coming place.I’m a huge fan of industrial neighborhoods and buildings and it has a cool little district.