It starts with a self-directed IRA held by a custodian, but the IRA simply makes one investment into a specially designed LLC entity.

In order to wholesale this property you have to have some idea of the rehab cost so you can properly calculate the profit margin that is attractive to a buyer.

. $400k housing and $9k in taxes annual, plus the utility costs there, don't really make Vermont that attractive from a financial point of view (which is too bad because it's a beautiful state).

These features shall include, but are not limited to, roofing material, roof design, fascia, exterior building finish, color, exterior doors and windows including, but not limited to, ratios of window dimensions (i.e., width to height) and window area to wall area, garage door, and architectural enhancements.14.

The place should meet the needs of the type of guests you want to attract. 

A good insurance broker can help there and a very good trusted GC  along with the very all important real estate broker that specializes in new builds.. they will help you design the home and features that are needed to sell.

By better I mean closer distance , more similar design , or  more recent.In my experience maybe 10%-15% of rebuttals actually result in a value change.  

If it is a great property with no capital expenses for a long time that would attract great tenants and has appreciation potential $150k at the most for me.

I am a Tacoma Realtor and Designated broker of a real estate firm and love the area.

I do have some concerns about taking over a property that is currently rented, especially if I know we would likely let the lease run out, and then want to do some upgrades and renovation to make it a more attractive rental.