They wanted me to pay off $14,000 of debt which i did but when I walked away from the closing table I paid a total of $12,746 in additional closing fees.14,000:Debt$12,746: Closing cost on new houseTotal cost: $26,977Netting me only $2,400 from both closes.I felt like putting my head through the wall as the information I was given from my loan officer was nothing close to what happened.

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In addition to the mini storage units, there are 11 spaces in the rear measuring approximately 12'x35' which can be leased for boat, RV, and vehicle storage.

In addition to real estate classes, classes in business, entrepreneurship, accounting, economics, etc would serve you well. 

What I would do is take a copy of that, highlight it, and add it along with the 5-day notice, or whatever notice you choose.

The owner/company on title owes me additional money so I may need to use it for leverage to collect on the bigger amount. 

To make the loan secured you need a deed or trust or a mortgage in addition to the promissory note.You should consult an attorney to make sure your IRA interest is protected.

You could try to start wholesaling these properties if they're at a great discount.

I would double check with your accountant on that though as you don't want a nasty surprise down the road (and you know what they say about assumptions).As far as Providence & the East Side, I attended a neighborhood meeting a few weeks ago with some people from the neighborhood and some folks from the Providence Building Department.It does sound like they are leaning in favor of some additional regulations for AirBnBs in Providence, which may involve needing to get a special permit.

Additionally you need to learn where that is because sellers don't care that 10 blocks north is a descent area and they're selling in murder alley to them they just want to "get" you and they hope you don't know where the delineating streets are.