As you know Lincoln and Omaha have some very expensive areas and some very cheap areas.

Compared to an IRA, Solo 401k contributions limits are roughly ten times higher.There is no custodial requirement for the 401k.You don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.There is a built in-Roth component whereas IRAs are either traditional or Roth, not both.A spouse can also participate in the same Solo 401k plan.The Solo 401k has additional tax benefits over an IRA when investing into real estate using leverage.The penalties for prohibited transactions are less severe.

It is a small expense, but next chance you get you may want to enter the unit and look around.

I was always nervous before about maintenance calls/expenses/my lack of knowledge of general household stuff (I'd never touched a breaker box before!)

We’re all familiar with markets that have become so expensive to live that even middle income earners are priced out.

Warranties are for the most part a worthless expense. 

Specifically, I want to ensure I am being comprehensive of all sources of revenue and expenses.

Most expensive projects were tuck-pointing work to repair a face of building and chimney.

Most expensive projects were tuck-pointing work to repair a face of building and chimney.

You can use this HELOC to fund future investments.Before you go buy that big, fancy, expensive “forever home” consider buying a 2-4 multi-family property with an FHA loan or some Live in flips.