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This is even more augmented when adding 10K+  after purchase if rehabs are needed....

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I’m looking to real estate to secure my retirement and augment my income with hopes that I can build a business to pass on to my children someday.I’m very interested in growing my network around the Denver and Front Range area and would love start getting involved in some of the meet-ups in the area.

That makes your self-directed IRA investment passive (as it must be, under IRS regulations) but also lets your LLC handle the management expenses and receive a management fee to augment cash flows.  

You aslo talk about usig your rental income to augment the low income you are getting now. 

I'm a big fan of using credit as a option for reserves to augment cash on hand.... if the situation makes sense.

I pick a geothermal as opposed to the mini-split Charlie mentioned because you would not need to augment the system with oil or gas since they have the power to heat at sub zero temperatures. 

Likewise, talk to the neighbors if the deal depends on buying more land from a neighbor.This isn't looking like a typical wholesale deal if you are doing a rezoning and buying more land to augment the property.

However, I am looking to augment my current income as a software sales rep (S.A.A.S).