I am not sure I have the DTI to qualify, nor do I want to put 20% down on this property, as I would rather use my current available cash for more active business ventures that are currently giving me higher and faster COC returns.

:)Sean, you might have better luck hitting up old landlords who want to retire from landlording activities....

Stay active here.

You might reach out to Mark Yuschak I know he's active up there and might be able to lend some assistance.

Or look at the activity on the MLS and see where the activity is.

On top of that, if you are still an active employee with the company that offers the 401k, you may not even be able to withdraw the money and have to rely on just taking a loan from it.That being said, I always tell people it's all about diversification.

I wouldnt recommend the DIY kits as I'd want the warranty offered by the specialty guys.Ive run into numerous scenerios where the tile surround was done fairly recently and in excellent shape, and the fixture had been replaced at that time as well, so there was no ready excuse to rip out tub and replace.

However, that shouldn't excuse you from getting involved and taking a more active role.

I am sure your experience will serve you well, just make sure you understand how the local market conditions have changes since you were last active.

I don't do it actively today, but I do find what I have learned applies to much of my investing and personal finances.