I know it varies wildly, but what do you think on average a builder can make as a self employed, one man GC/owner builder, building a few modest homes per yr in the Southeast?

True inspiration and a strategy I need to employ myself.

My tenant is breaking lease, because he found a job in another state.His new employer will pay for the 3-month penalty as part of the relocation assistance, but requires some sort of invoice to show the total amount due.I'm a private landlord, and don't have any official looking invoice for this purpose.Does anyone have any suggestions on how to tackle this task?

I'm not an expert, but in my view, small towns with relatively no industry or large employment base do not typically experience any significant growth.

I'm also looking for a dependable mentor and a partner but my only caveat is that I'm currently employed full time in the software industry and do not plan on quitting my job anytime soon.

I feel that if I went over there hot headed and demanded him out then there was a risk he could damage the property further. 

I am setting up a self-directed IRA so I can invest $100k in my old retirement accounts from previous employers.

The Bay Area is expensive, and although you might have a better chance finding renters there due to the population and employment opportunities, it doesn't seem like there is much potential anymore in finding a reasonably priced "up and coming" area where long term you can might get lucky.I've heard on the news that downtown Sacramento, midtown Sacramento, and East Sacramento may have some construction projects in the near future to revitalize some of the areas.

Is the 50k in a 401k of your current employer?

She is moving out of state for her job but her employer cannot tell her when.