I have tried getting in touch with my CPA but he has been on vacation for the last two weeks ( I guess tax season takes a lot out of you). 

@Jim Clark here is a list of lenders offering non-recourse loans to retirement accounts:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/50272-list-of-non-recourse-lenders-for-self-directged-ira-and-401kSome of them have seasoning requirements in place, meaning that if you are doing cash out refinance within short period of time from the purchase date you won't be able to use the appraised value of the property, the value they will lend on will be based on the purchase price.

Hopefully some seasoned investor can help , east coast and west coast prices are pretty similar.

Since we didn’t buy until mid October last year, we want to avoid the seasonal market slow down and a possible overall market slow down too by selling before August.

We have one rental property that is a vacation rental (daily rates and seasonal).

Even if you painted them yeaterday people assume they could be painted with lead paint in an older home.

Obviously these figures change if you find something in an area bringing $150/sq ft: mainly just look for opportunities that are $20-30/sq ft under comps so that at first pass there is enough margin to purchase, rehab and market.Of course due diligence is the primary focus though I'm reaching out to seasoned professionals who know the ropes with any advice.I appreciate your help.Thanks.Greg 

Therefore, my first question to you seasoned investors is, 'How often do you figure the Cap Rate on the properties you own?' 

I’m looking to flip my first home, and I need some advice from seasoned investors.

In any kind of significant legal dispute, the nice lawyer with the kind face, the low rates, and the gentlemanly manners is not the one you want.