I personally like Alabama and Tennessee a lot, depending on what specific area you're looking at.Look for Class B or C properties in stable rental markets, particularly single-family homes or duplexes.

I personally like the buy-and-hold strategy and we help clients who share this long-term, wealth building mindset. 

I’m the last person who should complain about grammar, but these are yellow flags, at best.

If the IRS has a Form 1098, they assume that the person listed on the form made the payments, and they move on. 

I financed the acquisition of the land with personal and private money.

I only spoke with one person so far and they scheduled for more information gathering/ rental investment calls from them this upcoming week.

Personally, I advocate for a long-term investment strategy and would recommend investing the funds, provided you are comfortable with the expected return on investment over time.

Id have a lawyer on hand, this person seems like they will escalate issues once you notify them you aren't renewing their lease.  

Overall I would personally consider how I can still grow with the freedom that I have focusing on my real estate.

@Jerry Chilimidos I am not a CPA owever my understanding is any loans to your IRA can not be personally guaranteed.