If I was, I definitely would've been maxing the contribution to get the matching.  

Keep contributing to your 401k to get the company match, but other than that, blow the 401k up at this point I think, don’t let Wallstreet 401k bankers make you think you can’t use your own money. 

Hello allI’m looking to purchase my first buy and hold rental property and had found a few duplexes that matched what I’m looking for but they are fully occupied and I would need the property vacant to perform the needed upgrades to get it to market level, and to get to proper rent $$ each unit should be making.

They always say the deed owner has to match applicants.

So I had my contractor build a closet and paint to match. 

I've actually had to replace drywall before...sealing and painting was just no match for the big puffer who occupied the house for 50 years. 

Make sure that your toilets handle matches the trim of the faucet if it's not chrome.

You can then decide if real estate is right for you.Take full advantage of your 401k match if you have one. 

Hello,I’m looking to get more information about tax liens and tax deeds for investing with purposes of getting the high interest rates and in some cases the property if the location matches my current market.

It's best to have a large and diverse cash buyers list that can match what you find.