So, you go over budget FAST.So, your Scope of Work (SOW) MUST be very specific as Mr Perez learned when contractor didn't put in new outlets.To "perfect" your SOW, suggest you walk the property with 3 contractors and ask them what needs to be done.

These specific questions should be posed to the agent that sold you the policy. 

As others have suggested, you can actually buy property with a specific IRA account.

Happy to help you as you have specific questions.

My state has a specific law about "contractor fraud".

Beverly can you be more specific on what kind of messages does it send the tenants?

Investors can always benefit from working with someone who knows how to align opportunities with specific strategies.Are there particular types of properties or investment strategies you’ve seen gaining traction in the Seattle area lately?

I don't care for Section 8 investing as a specific strategy.

Maybe it can help you in your specific situation, it depends.

Cities don't play fair when they decide to go after you.One thing I would also suggest you do is look on AirBnB for the specific building you want to buy in.