The rental market is solid right now, and long-term unfurnished rentals are a very stable investment vehicle. 

I used to drive commercial motor vehicles and Colorado scenery always left a lasting impression upon me.

Analyse the cost and the coverage.Seek information on combining your homes insurance with other plans, such your vehicle insurance.

The new loan program allowing 5% down and renovation is an amazing vehicle....given you have time on your side, if I were you, I would find a property that needs a heavy renovation and get it completed before you even get there.I am happy to connect and make some introductions to some rock star real estate folks here in the area.

I heard a tip once to find good people, go to Home Depot early in the morning or at night then find work vehicles in the parking.

Leverage increases risk in any investment vehicle.

It's just a matter of finding the right vehicle to move forward in.

I stumbled upon the SDIRA while researching different financial vehicles and now I’m curious.

If you had the opportunity to buy a building for $850,000 at 50% down versus putting the same amount of money into the stock market and just letting it ride (assume VTSAX as the vehicle) which would you choose?

IRA is a tax-deferred vehicle, when you sell investments inside of an IRA - there are no capital gain taxes, regardless if it is real estate, stocks, gold, etc.