Trying to establish a work/life balance will be tough.

Our brokerage didn't seem to think that it would make much difference, but I don't believe that they have done it enough times to really know what kind of impact it may have under these conditions.

The topic is "Using your Own or Other's IRA Money and Strategies to Purchase Real Estate"I've been looking forward to this meeting to learn more about how to use a self-directed IRA to invest in RE, but unfortunately life came up and there's no way I can make it tonight. 

Under current market conditions in that price range for most parts of the country there is a huge amount of competition for distressed properties sub $100k. 

It should be noted that the attic windows are in poor condition and ideally should be replaced.

Hello @Sheldon Peart  If you need financing to purchase a residential property with 5 doors, you will need to get a commercial mortgage. 4 key factors affect the value of your home: Location of your homeSize, age, and condition of your property, including any renovations or updatesThe housing marketThe economy and interest ratesHere are 2 ways to help you estimate the value of your home:Talk to real estate agents – They may estimate its value for free and should be able to tell you what other homes in your area have sold for.Pay an appraiser 

@Matt EngleThank you for response, my goal is to reach financial freedom In the shortest time possible by using real estate as an investment vehicle, having the ability to be flexible and live the life I want and be around my family as much as possible, support my parents/famil y and build a community in my native country of Zimbabwe.

I'm not sure why they can't at least give you some pics showing the condition and layout of the inside of the unit.When I market my properties, in my ads I show pics of the inside only (no street or address, just city neighborhood), but once I start a dialogue via email with a prospective tenant I give them the address so they can do I drive by. 

An Inspection Report is just that, and Inspector's Opinion of the condition on the date the Inspection was done. 

I spent most of my life as a general contractor, and often work with investors without much construction knowledge so I can help them figure things out during the discovery process.