We've been trying to get Apple to accept it for the past week(s), but the process is very tedious.That said, unfortunately we had to remove links to the podcast and BiggerPockets Blog, as Apple no longer allows links to other websites from apps.  

Again, talk to your bank.Secured and unsecured loc are apples and oranges.  

I work with a lot of investors and it seems like the ones who squeak in are problem magnets.  

That is a skill that you as the owner will need to develop otherwise you will try to get bids from contractors and be comparing apples and oranges.

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So, even though it's all technically San Antonio, it's really not always apples to apples to look at long term appreciation potential for the city as a whole.Good rule of thumb - if you want appreciation, aim for areas in demand that have a finite amount of land available and you should do well. 

One question on #2 (about the IRA not being allowed to have an, I guess we'll say "Exuberant," or beyond market average return): if an investor purchased any stock in the early years of some major corporations just before their future surge in value (Netflix, Apple, Google, etc), there would be no legal ramifications for the equity appreciation in that non-self directed IRA, right?

Many internet  companies are moving into the venice area (silicon Beach) and Playa Vista has a number of internet companies, and Apple is moving in.

Adelanto my be less appealing to some compared to areas in Hesperia, Victorville, and Apple Valley but I think it might be a good place to start.

Just make sure you are comparing apples to apples.