Today we invest 100% into Roth contributions so there is no tax benefits to diverting the funds I would just be giving up the $7K a year employer match.

When you purchase the house who picks up the keys after closing?

Be sure to connect with local investors at real estate meet ups and let people know what your investing strategy is.

Once tenants loose that buffer in their bank account to pay on the 1st of each month, they are going to struggle to keep up. 

Thanks again  check with the local COOPS, banco popular, 1st bank, etc... you should be able to google banks in the local area. the hard part is getting them to answer the phone. if you have to show up to talk to someone, be prepared to wait in line or spend a day there. 

hey, just wanted to follow up on this,Did you ever end up buying in Venice?

We custom build homes for customers up to 900sq ft.

There was also some minor damage: handful of nail holes in every room, their cat scratched up some of the trim, a bunch of dings/gouges around the doorways and in the bedrooms, marker stains on the bedroom wall.More significant damages: The tenant put glow stars up in the kids bedroom.

I am looking to connect and pair up with investors who are interested in rebuilding a Oil booming town in west texas.

Does being built up so high add more value to a raised home Vs. a home on a slab foundation?