I've been focusing my search mainly on things such as warehouses and retail.

What I mainly take issue with (okay, that sounds harsh) is that a lot of people are saying nothing in the economy is showing signs of going down in a ball of flames so we have time yet. 

The main thing to watch out for with any financing to the 401k is that you are not personally guaranteeing the loan.

I have known since college that I didn’t want to do a 9-5 analyst job for “Corporate America” forever, but, never really thought I had a choice.

Are population growth and unemployment rate the main two or there is more information I need to do homework on before investing in another market?

First choice is to look for seller financing.

The main reasons are stated above but I can restate them.

It was suggested we use a wireless thermostat bc our current one is in the master bedroom only and he said to rewire to the main living area would be costly.

I am the owner of a new income properties LLC in Winthrop, Maine.

I would find the deal, acquire the financing, and use their $$$ mainly for the down payment.