That limit has bounced all over the place for the last 50 years and is subject to congress' whims. 

Last two years I averaged $4300 for the season.

Following up on the last comment: please see the following link for more detail:https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/2019-ira-dedu...

@AJ P., I think you are fine to move on to another plumber.

Lastly, there will be no management fees!

Used PSI last year, they did a bad job, the snow wasn't even bad last year and with several attempts asking them to do better within the terms of the contract, they still sucked. 

I plan to be here often but have been listening to the bigger pockets podcast for the last year now, and have consistently been saving to make my first investment this year.

Our last deal we engaged a mortgage broker that also brought a Private Equity LP (Limited Partner) to the deal. 

I couldn't attend, but figured it'd be similar to the last listening session.

I don’t mind paying those fees if I can build a solid, long lasting business quickly.I know I can piece together all these things by attending my local REI meetings and making connections there.