Now there are problems and you will need to protect yourself and a good insurance person is needed too.7) NEVER, NEVER buy a property that doesn't cash flow when and for how much your plan states.

@Gregory A.The following IRS publication is a good source for the ROTH TSP distribution rules. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p721.pdfHowever, I would first transfer the ROTH TSP to a ROTH IRA since ROTH IRA distributions are not subject to the mandatory 20% withholding at time of the distribution.

Craig,It appears you can get online access in Multnomah County, but an account setup fee might be required to see the scanned doc that are public record.https://multco.us/recording/research-online

@Jenifer Levini  I won't say more than that on a public forum. 

Your options are different if you buy it in your own name vs. an LLC.I like credit unions, because they are member owned (in comparison to private or publicly owned) and often have lower fees.

There is no MLS for NYC, Streeteasy is the name of the game and it's public-facing and free for users (not free for agents).

@Sergio Aguinaga There used to be books in the public library on “selling your house fsbo.”

I agree with @Alina Trigub in that you should refrain from mentioning on a public forum how much money you have to invest. 

It's worth around 309,900 but due to some bad luck (Carpet delivery had bad carpet so we had to wait again) we missed the window for back to school to list the house and it's been sitting on the market for a couple weeks with a ton of showings but no offers (Williamson County is one of the top public school districts in the country). 

I do not think this is true... there is a common believe that you should establish an LLC to invest - and then you open a business checking account for your LLC.. other then that - the LLC has no TAX benefits... it is used mainly as an extra layer of protection between yourself and the property..3. for loans - nothing lower then 40% that is correct, however - you should buy first properties CASH, file income tax every year - and that will start your credibility in the US.. fell free to reach for any questions:-)4. correct in most casesGood luck!!