Admittedly, if you are doing rentals, its passive income and you don't face the 35% ordinary income tax that sent me scrambling.You can read up on solo 401K's at my favorite solo 401K consultant, mysolo401k.com and on this site.

Would it make sense to spend a bit more to put in large patio stones in the barren section? 

., W/D hookups, and a not-so-private patio for each unit.

. $200k/door sounds a little steep, but not out of the ordinary.

The back patio is heaving and needs repaired, and there is exterior paint that is badly peeling.

You can't install different windows, better front door, whatever roof you want, patios, fences, awnings, etc, unless they fit the guidelines.

C (normal ordinary business) or Sched.

The profits from those businesses are ordinary income and aren't elgible for 1031 exchanges.

This can be considered a business(from what i understand), thus allowing you to take an income, if there is one after all expenses, including a separate prop mgr.Yes you would pay taxes as ordinary income, but the appreciation, once you sell, is what remains in the IRA.

I have the following, does anyone think I am missing anything or should remove any items from the list:Price per square footAge of construction Type and Quality of Flooring BedroomsBathroomsKitchen Parking availability Heating and Air Conditioning Exterior amenities - front and back patios, pools, landscaping