Make sure to check company reviews and educate yourself on the difference between checkbook IRA and Custodial SDIRA. 

Your attorney will review the contract, help with due diligence, and ensure that the closing process is handled properly.

It's got the Midwestern friendliness but with more energy and diversity than you might expect.

Is it worth it to have my contracts drawn up, or at least reviewed by a Real Estate Attorney.

They initially told me I didn't need to review the contract, as it was solely between the management company and the tenant.

I read a few reviews on an agent that came up on BP and they were not great. 

I had t  do a search for bad reviews. 

I’ll look further into the “subject to” approach and review the article you shared to better understand the potential risks and strategies.Gaining a seller’s confidence is definitely something I’ll keep in mind if I pursue this route.

You need to do an independent review of the sold comps, DOM, and the finishes you need inside to get the ARV you see.3) When projects pass the paper test and pass the number tests, then you need a GC and an Agent or some kind of designer, who have already looked at all the comps, walk the space and put together a budget that works and that will get you the number.4) Now you need a good relationship with a money source. 

After reviewing your application, we’ve determined that we’re unable to move forward with the rental process at this time due to our screening criteria, which include credit-related factors.