@Tidal Creek,You can use the 60-day rollover rule to access IRA funds for 60 days, but how are you going to pay it back if you use the proceeds to buy the land?

Residential RE is based on what your neighbors pay so if you are all in less than they are every time you are doing well

I don't know any builders here, so I am wondering a few things: - Does anyone have a builder that would be interested in doing a single infill project (there is another infill lot going up on the street, might try and connect with them) - I am in between paying for it myself with cash during construction (maybe the home will cost 150-200k to build?)

Persistence. 

And a deal in my opinion is one that will 1. pay for itself(All property expenses) and 2. pay the debt service(if necessary) and 3. put money into my pocket each month.  

DO NOT PAY AN APPLICATION FEE.

I don't own in Scranton a lot of properties, But I still think 2K is a bit overpriced Especially if you make your tenants pay utilities, But I might be wrong, just wanna make you aware so you make sure before you go into any deal. 

This means you’ll pay short-term capital gains tax at your regular income tax rate.2.

I can pay utilities, insurance, and other holding fees but I won't have enough to pay other cost like listed above.

Booking.com people pay a premium pricing and are good guests.