My assumption is that they would be the same unless there were extenuating circumstances.

If you don't want a tenant with credit under a 650, then don't rent to anyone, under any circumstances, with credit under 650.

Keep researching, and always consider your own circumstances and needs in addition to the advice others give.

The rest of the money that is budgeted is going into the reserve for CapEx, repairs, vacancy's for couple of years to build the reserve.My Conclusion:As long as the majority of my living expenses are paid such as: P&I, taxes, water/sewage, able to save whatever is left over for any repairs and/or CapEx, I should assume that I am House HACKING appropriately for the circumstance?

Due to unfavorable circumstances, showings would be difficult and they would prefer not to list the house on the MLS or have an abundance of people stop by.

Different cities, different circumstances, and they work with contractors they've used for years in most cases.

Charanjit,it is possible in some circumstances to co-invest personally with your IRA but since you are considered "disqualified person" to your IRA such transaction might be prohibited.

Now I don't know how your current life status is, but I will give you suggestions based on upon your possible life circumstance.

Thoughts and opinions are welcome, but I mostly wanted to get this out there to share the crazy confluence of special circumstances

I have a printed out RTA copy that I have reviewed a couple of times, but the phrasing in it  seems to not plainly outline exactly what is the "black and white" of some circumstances and leaves a lot open to interpretation.