The plumbing for that tub should be on the other side, with an easy access panel right there at the base of your 1st photo.As for the hinges you could drill a small screw into the hinge pin and then strip the head so it can't be removed, but that is not the kind of answer you want on a new construction home.

We just dissolved a small business as well, so this is a fresh start for us.

Where people get in trouble with self-employment income is when they have a bunch of small income coming from a bunch of different sources.

I would start in Louisville and start with a small multifamily that you could rent and live in one unit.You’ll almost eliminate your living expense, save a ton of money, learn how to purchase rentals, learn how to be a landlord and will also get in for around 5% down.In my opinion this is the best way to get started for so many reasons.Let me know if you want to talk or need any help.

The $50k should be enough to cover 20% down, closing costs and minor repairs with a small amount left.

OR is it better to take the Finance of Am commercial loan, so we can buy not only this small duplex, but other properties?

Looking to do buy and hold  investing on small multi-family and single family homes where there is value add.

My area of focus is buy/hold with value add opportunity for small multi family residential units around KS and MO. 

Before the meeting, I wanted to do small multi-family and house hacking in NWI as my first investment, but I'm reconsidering based on the wisdom of seasoned investors in that REIA group.

It's a small amount (less than $30K).