Pick a strategy where you can see the light at the end of the tunnel and get moving.

However, there have been at times nasty traffic jams due to works on the road, heavy traffic or some traffic light and controls, hence it could take up to 3 hours if you're unlucky.

Purchase price: $650,000 Cash invested: $75,000 First industrial development, project consists of 2 warehouses with a trailer drop yard for indoor storing of dry goods & refrigerated

I added indoor AC, as opposed to wall units, added new kitchen cabinets, new floors and painted inside and out.

Keep the cute house neat inside and out.Annoy thing: since she moved in, she asked to replace dryer, then dish washer(said after washing will have water spot on dishes), then clogged under kitchen sink after Thanksgiving, add light... finally we had a quite holiday.   

As for the self-directed solo 401k, I'll have to defer to the expert - @Dmitriy Fomichenko care to shed some light on this?

If your market is small or overpriced then going out of state may provide you with the diversification you need.Con- At the beginning of your journey you can't tread investing out of state lightly. 

This can be very serious and VERY expensive...so make sure you do your research and do not take this lightly!

I also have a husband who used to work property maintenance and has his EPA license, can do handy man work, paint, light electrical, light plumbing, drywall, landscaping etc... 

Purchase price: $435,000 Cash invested: $37,000 Contributors: Jess Haas Rental Type: SFH(3bd) + ADU(1)Condition @ Purchase: GoodStrategy: Light Reno + Garage Conversion