But to the point of this thread, no one can offer a "this is a good return" without knowing the structure and the potential risks involved.I think Jaycee hits on the general returns available in the market. 

Again we are reviewing our investments, potential developments, defensive positions.My outlook is the stock market needs to come down 50 to 60% this year.  

The teacher was an actual financial educator but they repeated themselves a lot and were telling the students to go in and apply for credit cards DURING the course to purchase the next course for $15,000!

I was working as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch.

However, longer-term bonds (1-5+ years) are subject to interest rate volatility:If rates rise, bond values drop, potentially leading to negative net returns.If rates fall, bonds appreciate, but gains are capped by their fixed coupon rates.While Treasuries provide stability, they offer limited upside and carry hidden risks for medium- to long-term maturities.Why Real Estate Is a Stronger Option in Today’s MarketMultifamily real estate, particularly value-add properties, presents an asymmetric risk-reward profile that Treasuries simply cannot match.

Building a trusted team is key, so starting that process as you actively search for your market will put you in a strong position moving forward.River - Would you prioritize meeting these team members over going to see some potential properties for a first visit?

Look for properties with value-add potential, plan renovations carefully, and use tools like the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to analyze deals.

If something does happen you can at least show AirBNB that you stated that there may be issues and the guests were made aware of a potential problem.  

Whether it’s buy-and-hold, fix-and-flip, or short-term rentals, there seems to be a lot of potential here.For those already investing in the area, what have you seen?

It might take a large financial institution with capital for “brainpower” and marketing, and financial and reputation strength to design as well as create a trading market for this type of security.