We are aiming to have everything paid off and a savings for down payment in 2 years.

If I can draw them does it have to be on some special software or simple hand and ruler drawing with measurements? 

If you're aim is to buy RE with it, if it's in an IRA, it's locked into that IRA and you can't touch it until you are 59 and a half without severe penalty.  

I've learned over the years that "how I'm feeling" isn't always an accurate measure of how things are.

It cost me a morning of my time, and some photocopies.I was aiming for knocking 30,000 off the assessed value to get a break on the high city taxes.

Aim for the low end of the range and you should be safe.

Thursday is ACRE, http://www.meetup.com/ACRENM/events/231850502/, Saturday is the Real Estate Mastermind group I sponsor, (http://www.meetup.com/New-Mexico-Real-Estate-Mastermind-Group/events/231020246/), and the 13th is Apartment Investor Mastery (http://www.meetup.com/Apartment-Investor-Mastery-AIM-Albuquerque-NM/).

In the basement the floor-to-ceiling measurements are 6'10", 2" below the 7' minimum requirement.

Well I've been doing this about 4 times longer than you if that is your measure. 

Tips regarding neighborhoods (aiming for A and B neighborhoods)People or scams to be aware of (DM me)Also food recommendations welcome!!!