Exactly the reason to have an Architect on your team to join in on these conversations ESPECIALLY in existing renovations in older homes.

Let the agent know that while you’re interested, the property’s condition and local comps don’t justify the asking price.Taking a warm, conversational approach can make negotiations smoother and improve your chances of getting the deal.

They are also useful for private phone conversations and could be used for storage of valuables as they could be locked.I'd love to be able to broach this idea with other nationalities and cultures but it's really hard if they're not working very long hours and have hours of free time at home.  

This conversion will begin at the end of the month.I am just sharing the above to give context to my level of experience with this type of investment.I look forward to hearing from you all.

As to your point about confusion in the future, it's our policy to leave the conversation and thread open and available for anyone to read, they can gather all of the information and make an informed decision for themselves based on ALL the information provided.

However, alternatives like a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA), a 60-Day Rollover, or a Roth IRA Conversion can help you avoid penalties.A SDIRA allows you to invest directly in real estate while maintaining the tax advantages of your IRA.

But there's so much here that its best to have a conversation. 

Let’s keep the conversation going—I’m sure we can learn a lot from each other!

Was interested in the conversation.

Is it possible to have a phone conversation?