In any case, I'd love to learn from you, since you are relatively close to where I'm at in Maryland.

Yeah, Jason, there's actually a panel in the floor where a floor furnace used to be and it's right where I need to get into the crawl space so relatively easy access. 

Alexandra GortchilovaHello an Welcome If Your Ready to learn i would suggest getting out to some local Real Estate Clubs/Meetups in Indianapolis an rubbing Elbows with a few People Networking an Building Relations with a few.Merry Christmas.

This must have been something related to my bank only.

I saw some related to contractors and brokers.

Work on building good relations with FNMA or other entities and you may just end up being 'that guy' that won a contract (and also under bidding the competition) as a result. 

Our combined income exceeds $150,000 but the write offs relating to the real estate expenses for tax purposes go away so buying in our own name does not provide all the advantages I would like it to. 

Will I still be able to deduct travel and related expenses since this is technically a personal investment?

It has been a fulfilling adventure but I can relate with the @Jake Allen Hattock with the time and having a job and young children.

@Oliver Martin  I'd look toward employment related news to assist you with your predictions.