I love how you mixed the metals too.

If it is indeed less on the other estimates present it to the PM, if they are the same price then you know the PM probably did the same digging to find the right company for the job.

Account holders can't take any write-offs personally for investments made in the 401k.

As far as I know, you can deduct off your W-2 income if you are a real estate professional. 

If you’re paying off less than $800/mo on your loan id say sell come April selling season.

My mother-in-law is saying that my wife needs to sign off on the loan.

Is anyone out there willing to be boots on the ground in Cleveland particularly old Brooklyn to check out the condition of a property?

Mello Roos are bonds that are floated to do off and on site development and then added to the tax bill. there is also 1915 act bonds etc.. if there was not the ability to float bonds CA would never have developed as it has as the up front captial for major improvements would have been a major stumbling block..

I normally pick and choose the events I go to based on what will be discussed. 

The more the better.