Here's my current issue:only make about 60k (assuming that would only qualify me for about 270k)almost out of debt(maybe 5k)essentially no money in the bank (spending it all on debt)land around me is ridiculously expensive(MA)(have a VA loan)wanted to know if this concept would work1a.

It goes on to say I should hire a skilled tradesman for evaluation of anything specific to a trade. 

Whole roof should qualify for 30% ITC if and only if done in the same year, because it's necessary for solar panels.

@Sean Williams You definitely qualify as a real estate professional but based on the information you provided you should still be able to do a 1031 exchange. 

I would find a good loan mortgage company and get pre-qualified as to fico score, and how much can borrow.

And do you think on my basic numbers this would qualify as a really good deal? 

The rent estimate may affect your ability to qualify for the loan, if that income is considered by the lender. 

Monarch Mountain is close to Salida, but I don't think that really qualifies as a destination.I think I'm completely unhelpful. 

I took too many write offs in 16 to qualify for anything this year, but with our increased income and decreased write offs in 17, our net income will be substantially more.

And please comment on any tips that you may have to improve my critical thinking skills here!