I strongly suspect your best move is to roll the TSP to a Traditional IRA and convert the IRA to a Roth, using non-retirement dollars to pay the income tax, even if you have to borrow the tax liability.

It also matters what budget tier you exist within a market - like the $ - $$$$ for restaurants, we intuitively understand the general experience and price point based on those dollar signs.

Is your new property tax based on the assessed value of the home or the price you purchased it for at the auction?

I am working full-time and expect to have a property management company handle the property, but want to set expectations for them based on what I've learned through my studies.

How we handle international folks is the same process as US based people. 

Attend your local REI meetups to build up a strong network and feel free to reach out and connect with everyone in the community.

Dallas is pretty strong, but there is some distress.How much money do you have to play with? 

Hi Raghavendra I'm also based in the Seattle area. 

I always advise clients to speak to someone who has experience and can give some honest advice based on actual deals and mistakes they may have made.

If you are self-managing or using a co-host, this list might also serve as a useful checklist to make sure all the bases are covered.