Pick something that fits your style and investment of both time and money. 

Money has to come from somewhere so where will it come from.issue will be if they increase sales tax it will be regressive tax as those who rent and don't own and have low wages will still pay more for everything.

Just curious.If you are going to pay a PM, just be aware that you might not make any money on it.I just use a spreadsheet.

So, that usually means the investor is working with their own cash or a hard money loan. 2.

Hard money loan How did you add value to the deal?

I have not received any return on my money. 

But don't let this guy take advantage of you, you have a business to run after all....you need the money, your family needs the money. 

I want to go in prepared and not just jump in because I have some money saved. 

There might be some confusion around the 60-day rollover rule which allows you to move money from one IRA/401k to another (both pre-tax and Roth).

Then keep the speed of money & time moving to make more money in the end.