And no, you can't just change the lock at this point.

I'll let you know when I have the dates locked down.ThanksJames

I could lock in the current price, no concerns about due on sale, and deferred risk for me.

As soon as you can comfortably do it after you close on an improved property get the exterior door locks changed.  

So I am all ears when it comes to how to navigate the word of real estate.Thanks!

As soon as you can comfortably do it after closing, get the exterior door locks changed.If the locks you took off, if they are still in good shape, you can just use them at the next address.  

If you need the income produced by these properties then you cannot buy them in an IRA; that money stays locked up until you hit retirement age.

I bought 3 homes (2 in Rochester, 1 in Brighton), that only needed me to change the locks and install smoke detectors (and a few more minor stuff).

Truly awesome to go to an eviction and the first thing out of the judge's mouth is something like "if you have not paid rent for any reason, you are wrong..." you hear this collective sigh from all the renters in the room...all the while, every landlord is smiling ear to ear.

Little knowledge is dangerous, with that said, I will not waste time shouting at one's ear who obviously only wants to hear things that's pulled from the air.