You may have to sell the whole property to access the funds in the IRA or 401k when you retire and for required minimum distributions. 

We're thinking of starting out with short term rentals near or on the beach.

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

I'd agree with mortgage news daily - the "average mortgage rate" generally tracks very very closely with the 10-year treasury yield (+ a somewhat steady spread) - google and yahoo finance on that are pretty handy

My wife is the same way.

THE CITY WAS RECOMMENDED BY OUR PROPERTY MANAGER.

In a subject to transaction the buyer is taking over the responsibility of the seller loan without the lender knowing about it. 

Purchase price: $93,750 Cash invested: $70,312 Purchased 2-1/2 acres of raw land with the hope of one day building a home on it.

The terms are different, so you might run in to some issues there. 

What are the best strategies you’ve used to minimize this risk and keep projects on track?