I do kinda ignore some, since there are so many hours in the day and they can become a black hole and a distraction from other things I need to do.But, in any case, there are still a lot of knowledgeable people, willing to help on here.

Replaced the roof (black) with all new gutters (also black).

I always use this analogy: would you tell a beginner skier who has zero experience to ski a double black diamond (the most advanced terrain) for their first run?

I personally have a 80lb black lab and we are constantly fighting shedding problems.

Long story short, the girl who moved in started getting into drugs and hanging out with a bad crowd. 

Port Angeles is where the main visitor center is for Olympic national park, the black ball ferry runs to/from victoria from there (when the border is open), a few small casinos nearby, not far from Forks and coastline, and the olympic discovery trail runs through.

I have 2 little girls; one will be 2 next month and the other will be 1 in May.

Residential real estate is also somewhat disconnected from the stock market (short of a black swan event of course). 

If you haven’t already seen it, I recommend checking out the Bigger Pockets Ultimate Beginner’s Guide and the entertaining and informative BP podcasts.There are also offline groups you can attend for in-person networking, like the Rhode Island Real Estate Investor Group in RI or Black Diamond REI in southern Mass.As far as buying investment/income property, have you talked to a mortgage person to see what price range you can reasonably afford?

I actually think thats low unless your are in Oakhillcemetery or Black Hills.