I'm going to make the assumption that I have left my previous employer and can roll over the 401(k) into a self-directed 401(k) because I've started a small business.

If it's the roll down or accordian types may be. 

My analysis hinges on the seller accepting these terms, since it may prove difficult to obtain a loan without rolling the closing costs into the mortgage.

Keep the momentum rolling and share your successes as well.

Skirting the permit rules isn't even an option on the city owned homes, they know what's wrong and will expect to see those permits or you'll have a "cease all work" order on the front door in no time and that's when the inspector comes back with the MPD as his/her backup.

If you're having trouble getting the conversation rolling, ask open ended questions about the house.

Is there any way I can roll this money into an account that I can use to start investing in real estate?

What are the price ranges like for 1-4 units and subsequent rent rolls?

Should be interesting to see how it all works out since there will be so many new changes affecting so many aspects of the deals.Good faith estimates will be goneHUD1's will be goneRedisclosure time periods should be interesting for agents in the field when having to deal with title companies and lenders that are not prepared for the changes.Over all I think it is a better system for the consumer which is most important but many will not be prepared for the changes and it will still affect deals of the experienced agents due to the other side of the deal not being up to speed.In real estate you have to roll with the changes and adapt.

Also could you put in offers now contingent on the sale of whatever property you will be selling and then you will be set to rock and roll?