It is FAR better to start your process with the entity you intend to use or just accept that you are going to own the property personally and buy plenty of insurance.

First, I thought about renting it out to a church, but looking at tax code I think it would be better to flip to a church.

The best place to get started is where you live, you know the market better and areas.

That doesn't mean it is better than others depending on your needs.So, I recommend getting a full quote from Proper.

The idea of going the route of small multifamily sounds like it may be a better route than a single buy and hold for my family.

In Lake Tahoe having more beds is better sometimes because the average daily rate is higher so more people generally want to split the cost.

Best, Aaron Phillips@Aaron Phillips the sooner you complete the coursework, the better.

I bet dollars to bagels you won't share your work on public forums for free.You need a better source of news than the Chicago Tribune. 

As an investment, you would do much better with a short-term rental but you need to check the latest regulations.If you want cheaper property, you can look at Athens' waterfront, a 70-kilometer-long stretch of white-sand beaches and clear water.

Right now the stock market is in a short term decline and not sure what investments you currently hold in the 401K and how to time the market would be a better question for an FA (Financial Advisor).