Ideally, a partnership and go from there.

We would also like to cash out some funds and possibly buy another property, ideally.

We would also like to cash out some funds and possibly buy another property, ideally.

But first, here's some homework for you - on one sheet (digital or analog) write down:Pull out your comps research and demographics, from this create an ideal customer. there's plenty online to walk you through how to perfectly describe this person in detail. 

If you remember, we went through a banking crisis where banks package and sold questionable loans to investors.

At the end just remember, everyone should win.Good luck!

However, your suggestion of metal roofs is ideal - they are beautiful and durable in many extreme weather situations.

I just remembered a three day cure or quit notice might be appropriate here.

Ideal places for us are: Santa Cruz, Monterey, Lake Tahoe, San Diego, etc...).- Be a day's drive or less to our families (one family lives in San Diego another lives in the Bay Area). - To buy something that helps us build wealth rather than wipe out our savings and dig us into a debt hole at $6500+ a month mortgage (for if our income changes). - To buy smart because our income fluctuates wildly. 

I understand Vegas is probably not the most ideal place to start my investing career, but like @Bill Brandt said, I live here and am not interested in investing elsewhere as my first investment.