I’ve met all of my private lenders at REIA meetings.

I would also think that a sexual component is in play here being a pool area where people are scantily clad or maybe even skinny-dipping? 

So 3 of the homes are metal/metal (siding & roof) and the the '91 is shingle vinyl?

However, there is such a thing as a self-directed solo 401k plan which is very popular for those who are self employed.Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business.  

Tonight at a restaurant, I saw a professional-looking metal sign posted (along with a bunch of other signs) that was asking for a real estate investor apprentice.

Replace any metal p-traps with PVC p-traps ($4).

Don't go cheap on the basket strainer and waste line either, use metal!

HVAC units typically last less than 10 years, anything made of metal will corrode, and the salt buildup will require regular cleaning of windows, exterior siding, etc. 

then in the 50s 60 70s  you had land sales men  ( Glen Garry Glen Ross movie) and then you had metal siding salesmen  ( pushing tin)I grew up with a Dad that was a land sales men in the 60s and the movie dead on accurate of how the business was done.Then it morphed to timeshare sales or as its affectingly know Crime share..  

I met all of the other criteria, including income, and I wanted to make sure my rental history started out right!