From my experience, at our local level, I have networked with a few small lenders, i.e. credit unions or small-scale banks to see what lending models and options they would do.Make sure that you can stay under at least 70% of ARV with acquisition/repairs/fix costs to recover your equity.  

From my estimates, I see that there is $75K needed to get the property to the $245 - $250K level. I

At this level, I am finding that the lawyers do what the principals request- they have as much knowledge of the law for basic structure as the attorneys.Speaking of lawyers, I took my step to put my legal structure and team in order.

The lakes "full" level is only 681' where the FEMA 100 year flood plain for the Lake Travis area is 722'MSL, and the property is at around 705' +/-. the circumstances would be a little different than coast front as it is not mucky soil as suggested.

The stock market probably will give you better return but at the same time the risk level is pretty hi.  

Even at a contractor level, I wont compile a material list of all of it.

I stand by what I said, and will not sink to your level.  I

My rule of thumb at this level is 1.

I would want to be my own property manager which doesn't scare me much as I have good people skills and good maintenance skills.I'm concerned about getting financing at my age and at my income level. I

ie=UTF8&qid=1435501004&sr=8-1&keywords=humidity+switchThat way the fan will come on when the humidity level is high and keep blowing until the humidity level is reduced.