For the literal thinkers out there that believe that the best way to learn is via Non-fiction, remember that most of the best teachers in history used parables, metaphors, fables and other fictional methods of teaching.  

The modem estate agent must be aware of current marketing methods for promoting the properties entrusted to him and will find indispensable the use of computers and Internet.

I need to know the ways/methods by which I can remain anonymous to the seller and complete the sale.

The 4 I learned were how to assign contracts, do a proper lease option, seller-financing methods and landlording.For example, I like helping a couple types of sellers.  

Thanks fellas those are things I thought of just was seeking the validation or if someone had a super secret method..  

You have the same or more control and you retain the higher contribution limits that 401k's are great for.SDIRA is a more simple method, but depending on what you want to do in the future it may not be the best way forward.

Aah okay, so you believe that is an informative option for one who is particularly interested in learning methods of real estate 'investing' as opposed to learning to be a real estate agent?  

Hire a structural engineer to specify a method to repair this structure.  

I don't care who is there when I get there or what method it was reported.

There are probably several good methods but I just use a regular, hand-held moisture meter to measure the moisture content of the floor joists.