It starts with a self-directed IRA held by a custodian, but the IRA simply makes one investment into a specially designed LLC entity.

It is not wetland designated, fyi.

Every component of a house has a finite design life and at some point needs to be replaced.

By design they make it hard to place claims and utilize a slower service network to reduce costs.

@Arturo FuentesEarnest money is really designed for traditional transactions.

I have a background in interior design and I was itching to put it to use on my own investment.

The potential new buyer owns a tattoo parlor and makes about $100,000 a year

Any advice for getting started with location, land, designers, contractors, loans, etc?

I guarantee you, once the suggestions start to build up here, all you will be is more confused.So, your next move should be to design/develop a REI Plan that is based on your financial needs (not wants) so that you never have to ask this question again,...this plan will tell you.

I'm in Washington and planning on taking my designated mortgage brokers exam.