My team & I are looking to host our first meetup at a new workspace in Brooklyn founded by one of our affiliates (read more about the space here https://www.blackenterprise.com/innovation-hub-creatives-brooklyn/).I’d like to get a gage on if there are any local BP members whom would be interested in attending or possibly even being a guest speaker.

You'll be buying a turn key property at the height of the market with little equity and appreciation is sometimes dismal. 

Or, look into paying down any other debt you are carrying.Securing FinancingSpeaking of debt, knowing what is on your credit report is another key component of making sure your debt ratios look good to lenders.

Or, look into paying down any other debt you are carrying.Securing FinancingSpeaking of debt, knowing what is on your credit report is another key component of making sure your debt ratios look good to lenders.

Here's a BP blog article I wrote on Three Key Routes for Passive Real Estate Investing two of which are good for self directed retirement accounts.

The units are basically turn key would paint the inside and fix a couple minor things maybe 500 bucks.

I would avoid getting too detailed; leave them wanting more.The key is being prepared to provide options so you can solve their problem.

Cash for keys may be the easiest thing in this situation.

The key there is "fine line".

The key is finding a property that you can purchase and renovate for the $215k you mentioned and will be worth ~$285-290k once you're finished.