We've limited down our options to a handful of places.

If your intent/interest is not in buy and hold and you find a better use for the funds by selling then explore that option.

You'll want to discuss those options with a real estate focused accountant for your personal situation.

So, we obtaina full credit report and review collections, chargeoffs, age of credit accounts, active accounts, etc.to build an overall credit evaluation.FICO ScorePct of PopulationDefault Probability800 or more13.00%1.00%750-79927.00%1.00%700-74918.00%4.40%650-69915.00%8.90%600-64912.00%15.80%550-5998.00%22.50%500-5495.00%28.40%Less than 4992.00%41.00%Source: Fair Isaac CompanyPublic RecordsWe also obtain data from national databases about evictions, convictions and sex-offender histories.

That way you can identify the source os a problem early on.

Hello I am trying to see how I can go about getting down payment funding on an investment property. any ideas or creative options?

Hi Elizabeth,Using a  self-directed IRA to invest in real estate can indeed be a viable option, but there are several important considerations to keep in mind. 

Any costs being passed down to the owner is communicated and approved by the owner.If you're questioning your relationship with your PM then it might be best you consider other options.

Give the seller 2 options.1.

We have not done anything on the land yet because its very far from all our primary residences and does not have basic things like a well paved road and a water source.