Confused but optimistic, -S I think the key issue here is how much does your partner value your "work" contribution?

There are too many factors outside of your control that contribute to rehab costs.

Nice short version offer by James to contribute also.

If you pay for the setup and perform the work yourself you do run the risk of the Service finding that you made an impermissible contribution of services or assets to your IRA.

Rental properties seem to meet this criteria.I've learned much from the forums so far and look to learn more and contribute as much as I can.

What is contributing to that high level of expenses?

This was commonly done during the boom, and that one one of the things that contributed to the crash.

Personally, I don't believe that an non-trivial percentage of our military spending goes towards the maintenance of "smart people" who ultimately contribute to success of our military technology.

If you do, its considered a contribution, and is part of your annual contribution limit.

I have also worked with non-profits, who are exempt from many of the liability issues, as volunteers work and you contribute to the cause.