If I wasn't certain her story tracked, I would ask for documentation of her 401k balance and her application to withdraw money.

You can buy a house that need lots of work that's another way, do as much work as possible be the project manager how ever you can help to save money .BIG pockets can jump in on a MLS ride it out .

I prefer to not hire an attorney unless I must because I am afraid it will cost a lot of money.

But I learned hard work for no money. 

You pay to open it up, but you won't pay monthly unless you take money out. 

This plays into the affordability issues for tenants by allowing them to live in nicer neighborhoods for less money, yet I get monthly revenue comparable to short-term rentals.I have also shifted my focus to buying better.

Investment Info:Condo private money loan investment.

That's tough to do, even in California.Even if you borrow the equity from your current property, the bank doesn't give you that money for free.

He asked a few people to send him money in Bitcoin.

Had to spend additional money to get everything fixed.