I definitely could have done proper inspections, and made the mistake of relying on a contractor's appraisal to both identify issues and get a quote, and he then missed things.

Carry a small balance and pay the minimum bill plus a little extra each month.

I feel like the forums in general are not being utilized properly.

(c) Prohibited transaction(1) General ruleFor purposes of this section, the term “prohibited transaction” means any direct or indirect—(A) sale or exchange, or leasing, of any property between a plan and a disqualified person;(B) lending of money or other extension of credit between a plan and a disqualified person;(C) furnishing of goods, services, or facilities between a plan and a disqualified person;(D) transfer to, or use by or for the benefit of, a disqualified person of the income or assets of a plan;(E) act by a disqualified person who is a fiduciary whereby he deals with the income or assets of a plan in his own interest or for his own account; or(F) receipt of any consideration for his own personal account by any disqualified person who is a fiduciary from any party dealing with the plan in connection with a transaction involving the income or assets of the plan.Purely my opinion here, but the between interpretation would seem to make sense as the proper intent of the code. 

Have your lawyer draw up the proper paperwork.

Or would you wait and try to find a good combination unit to live in / rent out, but possibly face +1 to +2% interest rates.There seem to be a few locations where I might be able to roughly breakeven if I move out 1-2 years from now and rent it out, but they are in suburban areas that far from DC, and as a single guy in his late 30's, it concerns me that I'd end up being a hermit.How would you balance lifestyle vs. investing at this point? 

Dear BP community - I need some guidance on how to properly issue a lease termination notice for multiple/repeated lease and HOA violations - BUT, the rent is paid and HOA has not imposed any fines YET.  

FHA has higher fees, an upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium of 1.75% of the balance (rolled into the loan) and .85% MI.  

It’s generally in my nature to “go big or go home” and I can see how that could easily get me in over my head before I’m properly prepared.

The attorney balances risk and reward in a sober manner.I'm sure I've missed a few.