Tough lesson for sure.

As an alternative to taking a distribution from your 401k, consider the following:If you are self-employed (i.e. active self-employment earned income separate from your w-2 income) with no full-time w-2 employees, you can set up a Solo 401k and then rollover your 401k funds once you leave your current job.

For some people, if they have an emotional connection, seeing it rented out and tenants possibly not taking care of it can be tough mentally. 

Tough to say if there is a "best" way.

Its tough to give advice without more info.  

If you have a tough time saving then maybe think about switching jobs.

Stephanie,I agree with Kyle for the most part. 60k is a tough budget for what you’re looking for.

Who determines how much mark up he can put on his employees' labor, how how much labor is considered reasonable for any particular task?

"I'm an airline pilot for American Airlines and I'm going to post your piece of junk house on the American Airlines Employee Facebook page and tell everyone to stay away from it and no one will ever book your house again.

Many claim they are selling the equitable interest in the contract not the property itself, but when the email has pictures and stats of the property that would likely be a tough point to prove in court.I'm on several wholesaler lists and would definitely consider buying the right deal from one.