Essentially every deal we’ve done has take about a year from start to finish, mainly due to our one man band contractor but that’s besides the point.

Everyone makes their fair share essentially. 

I'm also proud to offer great military benefits that can help keep your transaction costs as low as possible.It sounds like your goals are very similar to ours.  

You would essentially have your 103k plus 19.5k for the rehab just 500$ shy of your 20k.

If you show on paper their benefits it can make that work in your favor as far as getting that loan. 

A truly self-directed Solo 401k plan would be more advantageous compared to self-directed IRA (one of the benefits is the ability to contribute 10 time more than into an IRA up to $55,000/yr, again from earned self-employment income only), however it is not for everyone.

because they're energy efficient and also give the added benefit of whole-house AC. 

@Susan H.No I wouldnt, if the bank is not accepting it for your mortgage payments it's essentially a bad idea for you to accept it as your rent payment

Well, you can, but you will pay taxes on that 200k of debt reduction -  the IRS sees debt reduction and cash as the same in terms of their benefit to you. 

It sounds like everyone is against the shed idea and to outsource this task (easy albeit) because of the opportunity cost essentially.