I did exclusively stocks 1992-2004, then added in some real estate (buy and hold, self managed) about 2004 to present and it was like becoming a different species (like a fish suddenly becoming a land animal)...Whole different ball game.

@Michael Glaser If you are in a college town that has football & basketball you can become an Airbnb hotspot.

Holes in the walls the size of basketballs .

I coach my sons basketball team and the schedule hasn’t been released yet.

There are hard money lenders out there who can help with fix n flips so I would start conversations with different lenders to get a sense of terms and interest rates.I would also prepare yourself for the long game.

@Kurt Winsley  any one gets hurt your in for a world of hurt I don't see how the benefits would out weight the risks. and tenants abuse these things.. friend of mine put all new basket ball hoops and BBQ units with table etc in his C class ( maybe lower ) Memphis apartment complex.. .the items did not last 60 days and they were either stolen or completely ruined.

For example, my oldest son loves basketball, but not before he became more skilled at it.

I like basketball and this season I was really enjoying the Lakers games and Portland games.

*The Golden State Warriors basketball arena is being built nearby—-which makes two pro sports stadiums within walking distance.

Let him talk about the weather, hockey, football, talk about basketball, baseball....whatever you discover that he enjoys talking about.