Also how 'easy' is to get a non-recourse loan to supplement the 401k funds to purchase a property?

This will never be as desirable as some areas in Portland, although the location is convenient, it is right next to the I5 freeway sound wall.  2) plans/architect - I'm assuming we will need custom plans drawn up by an architect, vs having some generic design plans.  

It is generic sounding and wears many hats.

The owners supplemented us at the closing for the discounted rent.I would like to raise their rent to 980 because I feel like 1 full time adult, three part time children, and another dog (two black labs in a 1200 sq. foot apt) will definitely add to the wear and tear.

If it's just capital Would a promissory note or some kind of generic private money loan contract be more advisable?

I looked over all the solutions people had offered in older posts and noticed they are generic contact/messaging services. 

There is probably something to be said about relying too heavily on attorneys as a supplement to your knowledge being dangerous but we will leave that for another thread.In a non-negative manner, let's recite the questions and see if we can give some answers:Do I need to research all the laws of any state I am looking at?

The furnace has a lock box on it and they supplement that heat with baseboard electric (tenants pay electric).

The solicitors tend to be very vague and generic in responses.

Was planning to use to supplement my check to have all of it fell through on the final day of the notice.