If the triplex has equity, tap that to purchase addition cash positive earning property.If the Triplex isn't cash flow positive, then that would be the time to think about a 1031 exchange into something that is cash flow positive.Everyone has to think about their personal goals when investing, short term and long term.

And the reason is if you contribute funds into tax-deferred account you will not be able to use those funds until you retire.It is possible to use a self-directed IRA to buy investment property, however you personally can not benefit from this investment until retirement and you would not be able to use FHA loan.

There is of course regionalism to mortgage rates, and your personal situation plays a large role in it...but the difference in the jumbo loan rate and the conforming rate is only 1/8th of a point difference in my area right now.  

I will also be getting my real estate license to save on commissions and we'll outsource the contracting and other work.Our goal is to purchase a property by the end on 2018 under a corporation and to have no personal debt since we prefer to have no debt under our names.

In other words, your realtor, property manager, home inspector should not have a habitual relationship or be the same person.

I never met him in person. 

My presumption is the appraiser was in correct because the owner had hand-written their personal address in the court filing.Find those deals!

Knowing that an experienced person is advising within the lines of the thoughts I was having myself is very encouraging and motivating.

If you fail to do that the person can sue you for something like 2x or 4x the amount of their fees.

Still nothing, so she brings me a personal check with the late fee.