., it provides a margin of safety.

Privacy and safety are in the forefront of my mind after dealing with a personal situation that took 2 years to resolve.

I tell them  we have rules , a few are NO PHONES , do as I say , or another contractor says , no screwing around , safety is key . 

.- My job is in Ogontz/Belfield, PA which I know is not a good neighborhood yet I'm kind of a safety freak and my highest priority is safety.- Through my job, I have access to a loan with a 5% downpayment with a 30-year fixed-rate loan of 5.5% interest with no PMI.- For the downpayment, I can put 50k which is equivalent to a 1m hose (with some room to stretch) and I'm looking for at least a 3:2 house. - I'm NOT considering a townhouse at the moment (I like to be distant from my neighbors).- I highly prefer the house to be within less than 30 minutes of commuting distance to Ogontz by car. - I'm planning to stay there for 3-4 years and then move to Baltimore where part of my family is and buy another property there. 

I liked this idea because I can make interest only payments on the supplies used for the job, and prioritize paying the contractor first. 

It sounds like you have a concern about safety when it comes to tenants and them knowing where you live.

Most people just buy property for cash in their IRA, give up the leverage, but gain safety ... if you, in your 20s would not do this outside an IRA, which is probably the right call, then you probably shouldn't do it inside an IRA.RE equity investments, if done with "value add" or other methods to boost return, tend to be more active investments.

Covid had no effect whatsoever as people stayed out of the major hotels and shared elevators and Sought safety in solitude.  

I will be doing flooring, drywall, electrical, kitchen, bath, and windows and based on your suggestions I will prioritize the work of what will be done first starting after the demo and go from there for a logical breakdown of how the work will progress and how to attach a dollar amount to it.

You want to go into the house every few months for a fire and safety inspection to head off damage and charge for repairs as you go instead of waiting until the end.