You don't get the interaction of a class situation but that's probably not a bad thing... there is always that one student that throws off the conversation in directions that no one really cares about and in an interactive class when that one student takes the instructor off course, it's usually at the detriment to the material you need to learn.

I've done the math and after we sell, we could make $50-55k after closing costs/fees which would take care of my wife's student loans and help with a down payment on a nicer house that we could see ourselves in long term. 

Hi All - I'm just starting the process of rolling a portion of an old 401k into a self directed IRA, w/checkbook control.

For a few percentage points, you'll get all this taken care of, and exposure through MLS, Zillow, Trulia, etc. to buyers/agents in Boulder and elsewhere.  

Be careful not to put yourself in a difficult financial situation that could damage your finances long term.

I expect my tenants to take care of the property, follow the law, follow the lease and pay rent on time.

Maybe that property will go to foreclosure and be available in a year or so when I'm more seasoned ;) I had somewhat of an "Ah ha" moment after realizing that I can possibly pursue two paths that are not mutually exclusive for the use of the capital I want to invest:   conventional loans for buy and hold investing, and at the same time utilize hard money lending to rehab distressed properties. 

Ex tenant are not worth caring about.For maximum protection a M2M lease is always preferred to protect the landlord.

Could have been self install but I'm paying the installers about $1/sq ft.My problem with Home Depot is that no matter how good Allure Ultra may be, HD flooring desk staff in this store are totally clueless about the product, its stock situation, and its accessories (transitions, stair nose, etc and couldn't care less about serving a customer.

I have now sent two carefully and succinctly worded emails reminding them that, as stated in the lease, we will mow the lawn but any other maintenance or improvements are up to them if they want them done, and we request that they consult us for any major changes (like if they want to take out a tree).