I intend to purchase another property as well in the not so far future so perhaps stashing the money to plan ahead for this?

So this property is a little unique in that it has a lockbox on it and they are doing showings, so I was thinking once I win the auction I just go ahead and my loan officer to get started on the paperwork and I should be able to get in to do the inspection.

There are several IRA based vehicles that would not be impacted by the presence of employees and would provide great flexibility for alternative asset investing.

Then if X or Y happens, I've thought through the matter ahead of time rather than trying to figure it out as the crisis unfolds.

The containers will be the wall with a vehicle gate to the lot.

If you can convincingly use the same approach he did to come up with the values that you need then go ahead and pull the trigger on the appraisal.  

@Paul KitYou will certainly want to plan ahead as only IRA funds can be used. 

I personally would focus more on the numbers than the vehicle.

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