LTV will be a bit lower than you may get in a personally guaranteed loan, so be sure to speak with some lenders like North American Savings Bank or First Western Federal Savings early in your strategy planning.The IRA can then use that new liquidity to make other investments such as purchasing another property, being a hard money lender, etc.The use of debt-financing within an IRA does expose the IRA to taxation on Unrelated Debt-Financed Income (UDFI). 

You are exposing yourself to potential liability (neighbors with kids) and damage to your business (that guy rents to sex offenders/drug criminals). 

I think the market will begin to expose the pretenders from the contenders.

The vinyl in my kitchen has asbestos but it's not exposed.

The FHA says that examples of such problems include but are not limited to the following: Missing handrailsCracked or damaged exit doors that are otherwise operableCracked window glassDefective paint surfaces in homes constructed post-1978 (because of lead paint hazards)Minor plumbing leaks (such as dripping faucets)Defective floor finishes or coverings (worn through the finish, badly soiled carpeting)Evidence of previous (non-active) wood-destroying insect/organism damage where there is no evidence of unrepaired structural damageRotten or worn-out counter topsDamaged plaster, sheetrock or other wall and ceiling materials in homes constructed post-1978Poor workmanshipTrip hazards (cracked or partially heaving sidewalks, poorly installed carpeting)Crawl spaces with debris and trashLack of an all-weather driveway surface=================There are many areas, however, where the FHA does require problems to be remedied in order for the sale to close.Electrical and Heating The electrical box should not have any frayed or exposed wires.All habitable rooms must have a functioning heat source (except in a few select cities with mild winters).Roofs and Attics The roofing must keep moisture out.The roofing must be expected to last for at least two more years.The appraiser must inspect the attic for evidence of possible roof problems.The roof cannot have more than three layers of roofing.If the inspection reveals the need for roof repairs and the roof already has three or more layers of roofing, the FHA requires a new roof.Water HeatersThe water heater must meet local building codes and must convey with the property.Hazards and NuisancesA number of conditions fall under this category.

We have homes with natural gas, propane and all electric.

Hey Trevor,Many real estate investors mistakenly believe that they will be protected from lawsuits by their integrity, their insurance company, or a mistaken belief that they don’t expose themselves to liability.

One of the contractors believes a propane fire place would help the house to sell.

The advantage using an LLC is asset protection whereby you do not expose your personal assets in the event of a lawsuit.  

If the remaining 15% includes projects that may have some hidden costs, I would counter after those projects have been completed or at least completely exposed so you can verify your budget for that item.