But we also did some big ticket projects like putting on a metal roof, new plumbing and installing a four ton package unit.In case you don’t know, a package unit is one of those huge outside AC units.

Infill wall holes with drywall or the metal screen products that are out there. 

. --------------------------------------------------------------------------2nd question:3 of the 4 units have very dirty coils and ducts.

We've had bottle caps, other metal objects, paper (its not a shedder, but some don't get that concept and thing anything can go in the disposal)  bottles, dirty diapers, non disposable wiped, female product, paint, motor oil, chemicals, gasoline, trupentine, paint thinner, kerosine........

Real estate will be just one stream of income for me but I still need to put the pedal to the metal and start bringing in bucks from some good, hard work.

Hi Logan,For an ultra-budget clean up, I would start with cutting the weeds down and mowing everything, weeds and all, rather than turning the entire yard to dirt... when it rains you'll have a yard of mud.Then paint the (metal?)

@Jason RyersonFollowing are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k SimilaritiesBoth were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions; andBoth are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m)The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability company (IRA LLC) must be utilized;The solo 401k allows for checkbook control from the onset;The solo 401k allows for personal loan known as a solo 401k loan;It is prohibited to borrow from your IRA;The Solo 401k may be invested in life insurance;The self-directed IRA may not be invested in life insurance;The solo 401k allow for high contribution amounts (for 2018, the solo 401k contribution limit is $55,000, whereas the self-directed IRA contribution limit is $5,500);

Depending... sole proprietor vs company with over head, legit contractor vs uninsured side jobber, type, size and quality of tile, shower walls and or floor, waterproofing, metal edging, niches, benches, shelfs, windows, deco bands, total square feet, backlog, substrate, relationship, layout. ..

Metal in the valleys with mastic. 

I dont want to send  deposit to a stranger that I have never met. All