I was thinking of purchasing a hot tub...I called local companies and can get a 220v hot tub for around 6500, or could order a "plug and play" online that is 110v.

Is there no definitive MLS of commercial properties online?

I've never used one, but I think the advisor will put you in the "major" stocks, just like it was recommended to do an index fund. 

She's also not too tech savvy (neither am I), and doesnt know how to research this stuff very well online - especially for her country.We are looking for help to acquire a short term mortgage to secure our retirement home.

@Bruce Woodruff I'm considering acting as GC on my own flips (mostly cosmetic) and plan to hire insured 1099 subs to do the majority of the work.

Fannie Mae allows a borrower to transfer title to the property to an LLC that they are the majority members of after closing without it violating the due on sale clause.

You can learn a lot if that is available before even making an offer.Also if you can figure out the name of the HOA a lot of times you can find the HOA website online by googling it.

Our son we will help if he wants but won’t get the majority of our wealth.  

@Jaron Walling Hi, i have been working at my families local restaurant since i was a kid. it pretty much doesnt operate smoothly without us being there but it is getting tiring and my parents who have been working these hours much longer than i (they are immigrants from albania hence why i also bust my ***) dont want to continue doing this forever. i also do some FB market flips and have an online store. i just hustle to do whats needed. i have low expenses so this has allowed me to save alot for investments. 

I would buy mutiple just to cash flow in c and d neighborhoods then when i acired enough cash flow i would keep 2 sell the rest and take the majority of cash you were cash flowing and buy in b neigborhoods or look to put a downpayment on a small apt complex