It's a tough business to survive, owning a gym, unlike private training, which is much easier to do well in.I would recommend: reading topics on the forum that interest you (and don't be afraid to ask questions), read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and listen to the Bigger Pockets podcasts.

I'm just really apprehensive about most areas of the AV due to high crime and real poor scoring schools.

Where I'm located your best bet is to get someplace that needs some work so you can force appreciation while having a small mortgage obligation because your renters are covering the majority for you.I think you should be careful with your numbers in these situations so you know what to expect for income/expenses going in and aren't blindsided.

I am already reading books such as, Rich Dad Poor dad, The Secret, and Think and Grow rich.

I do not think and I wouldnt bet that prices would drop. 

Cities rather see you be proactive about the empty spaces rather than have it sit vacant as a poor reflection of the community. 

Structure shift (at least in my area) typically is caused by poor water management.

The bigger I grow, the more I travel.I just graduated from San Francisco State University in Spring 2020 with my Bachelor's Degree in Communications & Marketing.I never wanted to work a 9-5 job, and have successfully made money without one for the past 5 years.Recently, I have been reading a lot about investing into real-estate because it's something I know I want to do.I started by reading the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki, which inspired me to read the book "How to Invest in Real Estate" by Brandon Turner and Joshua Dorkin, and now I am on my third book "Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat" by David Greene.

I agree with @Joe Villeneuve that partnering would be the best bet for your first property, and in the same idea why I would suggest house hacking in your own area first.

Your best bet is to do the human thing by helping this person find another space, but also do the correct business decision which is to terminate this business relationship.