@Jeff S.You will probably end up right around the same place… lots of studies on returns of real estate vs stocks and the returns are almost identicalWhere real estate investors of course can increase it is if they are more active in investing

I have $14k saved up right now and I have my own business, from which I earn about $1-2k per month. 

You need to understand that it happens and to get back on track.As far as activity goes, you need to find what you enjoy doing - bike, walk, weight train, martial arts, etc. as you'll have a hard time sticking to it if you don't enjoy it.

I randomly asked: it will be cleaned up, right?

I have a fire stick but have my personal YouTube tv account set up right now.  

Even the auctions are dried up right now.

Papa Bear was somewhat of a public figure and once told me, “I’m famous enough that people who know martial arts or know Bruce Lee films know me,” but I’m not so famous that I can’t walk down a street.

Now we're like "what do we do" - have him there for another 10 months and deal with this madness or try to evict, which could play out for months since he's paying his rent - and the courts are severely backed up right now.We even sent a "fourth" plumber to take a look at the problem on Monday, because as of Friday he claimed the smell was still there - and then the plumber called to tell me tenant didn't answer his door or the phone, plumber waited around a bit and eventually left.

Most investors are doing LLCs from my experience... but that doesnt mean you have to. there are some liability protections with LLC, along with a little anonymity if set up right. but also some added costs. one suggestion here is just whatever you decide, stick to it. some counties will see a transfer between personal/ LLC or vice a versa as a 'sale' and trigger property tax reassessment.  

Originally posted by @Josh Smalley:"it seems that setting everything up right at the beginning is the best thing.