Does "like-kind" only restrict the nature of the property or also the value?

Naturally, it would be wholesalers, and I`m open to be their friend and client.

In their denial letter, the SBA stated that the business activity of the investment group is not eligible, that EIDL assistance is available only to a small business engaged in an eligible business activity, and that business activity here means the nature of the business conducted by the applicant.We are a privately held real estate investment firm. 

When I was in my 20's (sounds like an old person) I spent my money on cars, motorcycles, bicycles, hobbies, things of that nature, and didn't care about investing.

It does not reflect the taxable nature of that distribution (generally).

Prudence is one of the 4 natural virtues, according to Aristotle.

Of course, I would make sure it fits in architecturally and looks like a natural continuation of my house.

You'll naturally get more up to speed as you move here and get to know the area better.

.- I have a great uncle who is a master fabricator in the CO area which leads me to believe he has a lot of contractor connections in the area. - I have an uncle/aunt who live in Englewood, CO, not real estate related.- Will be making a couple trips to Denver before moving at the end of August.My initial research has yielded the following:Using an FHA I should be able to afford appx 300k property with a little bit left over for rehab/reserves. 

But remember I am an engineer and engineers are not typically risk takers by nature; we like hard data.Question #2 is to those of you experienced investors.