That could be a great way to find and stay engaged with local investors, realtors and opportunities. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsYou can also search for other investors or brokers (or even real estate attorneys) in any of the markets you're pursuing, and follow their journey on Bigger Pockets here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersBest of luck to you and look forward to following your success on BP!

The time specified in the contract was never respected, not the construction set I sent, but the results were going OK, and I was dealing with it, trying to finish.Suddenly The guy disappeared, He didn't reply any or my emails text or calls, even I was following through pictures, some things he said were done, are in reality not done.By mistake the kitchen cabinets and backslash were removed when the construction plans I sent was specified just to paint them, and I'm thinking they probably demolished it by mistake adding a big expense. 

The biggest thing is that we have other pursuits that we want to follow, but those pursuits are in the arts and non-profit spaces, without the potential for the same income streams we have currently. 

You can only fund the IRA through the following methods:

You must maintain separate accounting for different type of money for each participant.This topic has been discussed at length in this thread, you may find it beneficial:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/527...Hope this help and let me know if you have any follow up questions. 

For example, I recently spoke with a note investor with the following initial qualifiers: NPN / SFR / Current Market Value: $50K - $250K /  2 or 3 BD / min 880 SF / County Population: min 50,000 / Low Crime RateAny feedback or insight would be appreciated. 

It needs some rehab, I'd likely follow the "bombproof" philosophy.I don't want to be greedy, but I don't want to pass on a deal just because it's too good.....Experiences (good or bad) involving small apartments in C neighborhoods much appreciated!

TIAWaterfallUpon sale, proceeds will be distributed in order as follows.

@Rita Lo Arlington is a great area for STR's but they have been discussing pushing limits on STR's here but the state of Texas constitution protects home owners property rights basically stating you can do whatever you want with property that you own.

It is still up for auction tomorrow, and if I can get it for 10-15k I will, but it definitely wasn’t worth what the agent was trying to push.