Even if you're still in the thinking about it/planning stage, it will be helpful to get a very realistic idea of where you stand and what your options are. 

-Consider hiring an experienced local real estate agent.Accurate Pricing:-Set a competitive and realistic asking price based on recent comparable sales found on the MLS.

I know this sounds extreme, but it has happened.I'm not saying don't do it, but I think it is important to be realistic.

Finally, I updated the example house with new (more realistic by today's standards) rehab estimates and costs.For the estimating book, I did two things (in addition to basic editing). 

I'm trying to understand the realistic timing, tips, pitfalls and any recommended lawyers as well. 

I have a property manager in place (one recommended by RTR) and he suggests (i) new build supply is way higher than demand (ii) realistically (if at all we find a tenant) we should target a rent of $2100 vs $2500 projected by RTR.

Are those numbers realistic?

Be realistic when you are reading these reviews about the class of tenants they manage. 

REALISTIC ARV : $1,850,000The catch: Needs $450k in work.

I'm still learning about what's realistic and possible, so I don't have this number yet- minimize taxes- protect liability exposure- if SDIRA is the right answer, the fees for custodians looked high - but moving the money will means saving my capital against market loss in my current Roth at the next downturn, so maybe the fees pay for the added security and additional benefits of REI.It's helpful to write this out.