I'm having a hard time finding any stores that carry wrought iron.

It's not uncommon for investors to have penalty clauses the same way they have bonus ones.Also big box retailers are not necessarily the best place to get your materials and especially labor.They can definitely be good for some things but I wouldn't rely on them as a "one stop shop" kinda deal.I'd look for more local supply stores and subs/trades that can install without the big box mark up.

I also second the video comment above. if the unit is abandoned your local laws may state that you have to store any items left behind for a period of time. your video is proof that the unit is empty and they did not leave behind their "expensive family diamond collection" which they would sue you for if you have no proof.Once you have new renters in there, document the days you lost rent and take them to small claims (if the amount is low enough). once you get a judgement you can try to collect from there.

-Does the grocery store forgive their bill?

I called a custodian company in Las Vegas called Preferred Trust and they said it was possible to invest in an online business like an Amazon store or a website with a SDIRA as well as real estate.   

A safe store of wealth in a more stable currency.

I use Everlance which is like Mileage IQ and available in the Apple store. 

When the fat pitch comes in, you should be ready to swing for a home run.

We have discussed the fact that we would buy the supplies (he manages the lumber/ hardware store) and now we are trying to figure out how to break down the labor payments.  

Etsy and Artfire selling hand made or custom itemsEbay stores selling items you find in your area that others can't find or get easilyCreate a blog discussing something you are good or passionate about for advertising incomeStart a youtube channel for advertising incomeStart a services based business doing something you are good at and advertise on CraigslistCheck the Craigslist gigs area for one time quick gigs you can get that work around your scheduleUber or lyft as a driverHouse hack, or buy a house and rent out all but your roomWhile saving move your money from bank to bank to gain their 3 or 6 month bonuses like $300 bonus for holding your money in their savings for 90 days, then move it to the next bank offering that.Sell everything you are no longer usingSell photographs to stock photo websites like istock, depositphotos, etcBuy pallets of overstock/returns to ship and have Amazon sellBuild websites for companies using wordpressOffer to maintain the social media for all business owners you know, and take a monthly fee for some extra facebook and twitter time.Become a long distance digital assistant for some REI investors that need you to analyze deals, juggle calls, etc allowing you to learn along the wayOf course any job working in the industry you are looking to get into like an working with a realtor, investor, broker, mortgage agent, etc would be preferred since it gives you further advantages in future investments.Let us know what you decide to do!