But because price to earnings was so steep (even Pre-COVID), real estate actually came to have a natural edge over the more liquid securities markets.

The city is great, but what I always come back to is the nature and the weather.

It is imply the nature of some properties.  

The downside is SE tax.If it is merely an investment in nature, and does not rise to the level of a trade or business, it is ordinary, portfolio income. 

The heat is natural gas with cast iron radiators throughout the house.  

I recently dealt with a buyers agent who just did not understand the binding nature of the contract terms, despite my best efforts to explain it including the specific line and item numbers from the contract.

What they need is an "investor" (often times parent(s)) to help them qualify.When I was working in corporate America I was in the same situation as you.

,Great Suggestions that I have incorporated into the new add.

Another nondescript commercial strip nearby has a coffee roaster & that's proved very popular so a bake shop next door was a natural addition. 

I think now may be a good time since we are now incorporated as a Single Member LLC, and can use the passthrough as well as the Income Tax Benefits from the business.I have kept seperate books on each property.