I do respectfully dissagree with you on this one topic

I know some people (some are good friends of mine that I respect) teach this type of transaction, I personally feel it muddles the water, and is overcomplicated. 

But typically it will chip or delaminate in the 4-5 year range, especially if renters are using it as they are going to be rough on it.The whole "reglazing" term is also a misnomer, because it's not really reglazed,glazed involves a process of dipping the tub in liquid porcelain, the 'reglazing' process is an epoxy spray on system and the mils thickness is nowhere near what the original porcelain glaze is, it's two different animals.Around here is $400-$500 for a 'reglaze' a bit more if you are changing colors.

Of course, if you did a phone survey you might miss the market rent range by that amount also.

So you know, a self-directed IRA is no different than any other IRA with respect to rollovers, transfers, contributions, distributions, beneficiaries, etc.  

Also know that you are entitled for a free credit report from the 3 major agencies each year just go to annualcreditreport.com this may provide some insight into your current.Just wondering where is your credit at now, range wise do you have any credit history, if so is it negative history?

My goal in real estate is to amass several multi-family properties ranging from duplexes to apartment complexes and hopefully commercial properties but also to share my vision and goals with other like minded investors.

A necessary read for those of us teetering on the brink of having to make the same tough decision that as you, while having the added difficulty of respectfully disagreeing with your father to go with your heart and chase your passion! 

If they discover that the buyer has not respected the occupancy rules governing access to the property, they may claim a material breach in the purchase agreement. 3) cost overruns often occur in construction projects.

For those of you that know can you provide a range for Gut Rehab costs vs.