Seems like the Roth is the way to go - I want to choose the right partner!

@Philip Beckwith,  Since this last post is only 5 months old and you are in Grand Rapids like me, have you had any follow up/results / success since this last post reply? 

I would like software that will grow with us.   

I've worked with some Canadians buying  here in Ohio.Indeed, rather than selling your stocks to fund investments (and lose out on any potential price appreciation and dividend payments, as well as incurring capital gains taxes), a nice alternative is to borrow against some percentage of the holdings.You would start with the brokerage where you hold the stocks and see what their loan program looks like for the account you hold. 

The tenant has no legal footing, and an eviction is happening whether they like it or not.

•Instead of transferring the title, consider using strong landlord insurance, an umbrella policy, or a land trust (with your LLC as the beneficiary) for added liability protection.Your FHA Loan Potential for Another Property•Since your first home is already a rental but was likely purchased with an FHA loan, you may still be eligible for another FHA loan—but only if you meet one of these conditions:•You relocate at least 100 miles away from your current home.

Most likely galvanized pipes. 

What if I like a banker but another bank is offering better terms on the first couple deals? 

There are other ways to get your offer accepted that can be appealing to the buyers like non-refundable deposits, higher deposit amounts, shorter timelines and others.

It is my honor to serve this family and I am really to JV with another investor to help more families in need of relief that are in dire situations like this Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?