I'm a Jeweler for Kay Jewelers and my wife and I own a game store that's been running 2 years strong.  

If my wife and I both die my heirs will have a paid off portfolio to split up or liquidate.

The Bigger Pockets book store if full of great books: https://www.biggerpockets.com/store

@Frank Sanchez, they are called "European floors" :-P.your 1,000 points question is when the paint you are using is going to cure.... please talk with your paint store... does it sticks to furniture items?

Think I would try some glue remover from your local big box store and keep it wet.

Alternatively, if you're not too aggressive about pursuing deals, then be a little more long-term with the market investments.Real estate has much lower liquidity, I don't think a lot of real-estate investors properly factor that in when comparing market vs. asset returns.

, storage units, and maybe a place to store a boat or RV (all up-sell opportunities for charging more to tenants).

I am looking for an accountant and an attorney specialized in small business (spa and beauty store) purchase in southern California.

The side street that I am on the corner of has the only liquor store in town a couple hundred yards up. 3.

I'm slowly acquiring furniture and decorative items from garage sales, our local thrift shop, Craigslist, the classifieds and Restore/Habitat for Humanity store that sells donated appliances, floor covering, furniture, windows, doors etc.