There are some markets like Norfolk, San Diego, Fayetteville, etc that there is probably some job security, I would ensure that you consider other industries that are in the market.

If she does not understand this basic concept, you may want to consider if this industry is right for you.....I just can't fathom why any intelligent person would start a business intending to lose money.....

AND all legal in any state.Finding ways around the legalities shows just how bad this industry has become with all the gurus selling their crap to wannabie wholesalers and the desperate for what they are told is quick and easy cash.

I and most of us, already know that the industry of real estate is the best industry to be in.I have some family members and family friends who either invest in residential properties on the side of their job, or they own and operate their own real estate investing/development company.

All:  How would you compare the relative security (of your investment) for a warehouse/logistics center with office space with a national tenant like OfficeMax, Staples, or similar with a NNN lease with several years ...

I don't know where you got a 44% reduction in taxes but for the primary residence exclusion you need to have lived in the property for 2/5 previous years.

Lucie4) Nashville5) Raleigh, N.C.6) North Point-Sarasota-Bradenton7) West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Delray Beach8) Punta Gorda9) Spokane-Spokane Valley, Wash.10) Olympia-Tumwater, Wash.Florida boasts five of the top 10 markets with the strongest commercial markets – a ranking that includes the apartment, office, industrial, retail and hotel sectors – according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Commercial Market Conditions Index rankings for the second quarter of 2021.To find out more, check out this article from the FL Realtors 

(She does help as an intermediary between us and builders) I use this realtor to buy my large tracts, sell my individual lots and she is the exclusive agent for our subdivision.We will likely do over $3,000,000 in sales next year, meaning the agency will pull in about $200,000 from us.

In the wine industry here in Texas (mostly the vineyard/grower side).

I work in the securities industry and would almost never recommend borrowing against securities.