A self-directed Solo 401k or IRA could be used to invest into real estate, but those investments would grow your retirement account balance which you can use as income when you take distributions, presumably in retirement.

I'm really looking forward to learning and growing with the help of the Bigger Pockets community, and sharing the things I learn along the way.

I do agree that the economy is doing very well in Seattle and there is a thriving tech industry that keeps growing every year.  

I am much better when I earn my money in a high growth area/job, and invest it in a consistently growing area, a predictable lateral moving and well diversified economy.  

I own 3 SFR rentals and would like to continue growing. 

The Houston economy is one of the biggest and fastest growing in the Nation/World so it is a great place to invest if you take the proper precautions.Here is one: http://www.harriscountyfemt.org/This is an interactive flood zone map.

LLC can not get/assume an fha loan....for natural persons only.

Tampa/St Pete/Clearwater, its a growing area of Florida.

Humans are always naturally looking for social proof.

I am going to talk to the property manager tonight (as well as discuss the shoddy nature of the repair - just a small piece of wood attached that didn't even cover half of the broken window on the door leaving the house exposed, and had been that way for a week and a half when I saw it).