I don't know what they are but unless there's something in the city that requires that kind of notice, it sounds excessive to me.

The last few years have been great for investors/homebuyers who bought pre-con, but looking back to the few years after the 2014/15 boom, this wasn't the case, where many had actually committed to buying a property that wasn't quite worth what they signed up for closer to closing because the appraisal weren't matching the contract price, requiring a cash top-up.

With inquiries, you're only required to respond to them with a message.

I can see many people's recommendations in the other thread being focused on house hacking, which makes sense to me. 

Every job I see requires 3+ years of experience and knowledge of multiple different programs.

Using a HELOC for the down payment on the second home might be an option, but lenders may require you to wait a few months post-closing on the multi-family before approving new loans.The BRRRR-style approach could work if you can renovate and refinance quickly, but make sure the timeline aligns with your lender’s requirements.

.- To utilize the Mills Act requires a few things: An application (not free), inspections, and most importantly a contract with the city in which you promise to rehab and maintain the historic nature of the property.- The inspections are only 5 years, but tenants are not likely to take care of them home as well as you, and refurbishing hardwood, lath and plaster, and anything else is going to be much more expensive than the typical Landlord special (white paint, and grey LVP)It will all come down to making your numbers work.

Many people choose NOT to have this, because the administrator will then vet every investment you make to ensure you do not invalidate your IRA.Invalidating your IRA means that you've done a prohibited transaction and the entire account is then deemed as distributed to you.If you don't want checkbook control, then I recommend a plan administrator such as Equity Trust - www.trustetc.comIf you are sure that you're aware of all the rules around prohibited transactions and disqualified people (who you can and can't do business with), then a plan administrator like Sense Financial would be a good place to start talking.  

I recommend browsing Airbnb in your target zip codes to see what’s trending on the front page—this can give you valuable insights into what’s working well.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.