I avoid cash as it is a safety risk to have large amounts on hand.

A couple months ago there was a guest on the BP money pod that said something I really liked, "put your risk in your ROTH" and by that he meant that if you're going to invest in something riskier that has the potential to have large returns, put that in your ROTH account because you're only taxed on what goes IN to your ROTH, not what comes out.

Quote from @Rio Nance: Couple things:1.

I think in unit microwaves and induction burners and with a couple of common area meals/ week might make it work.

I would love to partner up to see how things work and get some real on hands experience with someone who knows a few ins and outs.

JeffWe lead a couple investor meet up groups in person and live stream about the Central Ohio real estate market.

I can put in touch with a couple of local insurance agencies.  

I have a couple of people that this has happened to, and you need to have it in writing and tied to the property to make it work. 

I knew a couple people that did well with google ads, although have not asked them as of late.  

Even if these relationships don't go anywhere, you'll get a lot from just having a couple of calls.Next I would try to find some local investment groups/communities and try to chat with as many investors as you can to get an idea how other's started out in your market.