You are putting the cart before the horse.

On the bright side, a lower LTV will decrease the risk of the project for you so it's a good buffer to have on your first deal

Can anyone recommend an agent working on the Eastern Shore of Maryland?

The 401k is from a past job so probably will go the IRA route.

Because you have to keep the same taxpayer as owner from the relinquished property to the replacement property I'd worry that the legal protection you'd want for a development TIC won't be there.DSTs have high fee but probably are the best path forward for someone who wants to be fully passive and avoid legal risk.

thank you for the input. we actually have 20 years of experience. are you saying that after we have experience with the company? 

Yes, the time of year isn't helping but the few bites I have gotten are *all* pet owners.

The house has now been appraised at $265,000 market value. 1908 sqft. 

Is that the best way to engage the Jake and Gino community? 

Hi Kim, welcome to the game.