As far as covering it up, what we were told (by multiple authorities) to do was simply wrap the house with insulation, such as 3/4" foam, and then simply nail the vinyl siding over it.  

This news looks another nail in that coffin.

They only fight for what is best for their members so they fought tooth and nail to block banks from opening real estate offices to serve their loan customers.  

If you are running 12 deals a year shifting transactions among other relatives, you business entities, your retirement accounts, you're probably going to be nailed as you are clearly beyond the intent of the Act.  

They may know how, but building a "new" home is more about managing, than knowing what the difference between a Gold Ardox Spiral Cut Deck Nail, and a Drywall Screw.

I encourage you to get advice from several (or one good one lol) to nail down the details as of today's underwriting guidelines..

Having my avatar back, I'm in a good mood this morning thanks to @Karen Margrave I'll be polite in saying, trying to act like a Realtor as suggested by the OP is probably going to get you nailed by your state RE Commission trying to use a form fee agreement in closing.

@Brandon Holtzinger This is a good question and one we hear frequently here at BP and with clients contacting our firm regarding self directed IRA & 401k plans.An employer 401(k) has its limitations, and most of us who invest in real estate know we can do better than what wall street investments provide.However, Chris Soignier hit the nail on the head.  

@Jeff K. nailed it.

Also, some agencies (like KW) have a cap on how much per year is paid.