With a self-directed IRA you are a fund manager placing capital, not a hustler creating deals.Even if wholesaling is done in a way that does not create self-dealing risk, if it is done with any frequency it is absolutely a dealer activity that creates trade or business income. 

BP Admin!My keywords notification keep switching from "instant" to "weekly" almost every day despite the fact that I keep changing it back to "instant".How do I make that change permanent? @Mindy Jensen - please helpT...

It will allow you to learn about the various asset classes, get experience in passive ownership and your returns over next 10 years will trounce the flash crash, high frequency, computer controlled casino they call the stock market. lol the CAPE ratio of the SP 500 is ABSURD! 

I would also ask about the pricing structure and the preferred method and frequency of communication. 

This is a low-frequency noise issue.

The main issue I'm having is that I specifically asked about contact methods, frequency, how long it takes to get in touch with someone, how estimates are handled... and Kate had all of the right answers.

As you get to trust them more, you can decrease the frequency of the visits.In the lease, simply state that the tenant is responsible for ensuring the lawn around the house is kept green to ensure no problems develop with the foundation.Where I am, I've not heard of foundation issues resulting from not watering the lawn. 

Fire alarm system- Low frequency sounders will required for a R-1 to R-2 use change.

It doesn't seem logical to us for people to pay in advance, but for people that don't manage money well it comes up with some frequency. 

Violations such as:Missing house number on the back of my houseOvergrown trees in the ally behind my houseLarge cardboard boxes from a TV at the side of my houseChipped paintThe frequency of these violations is concerning, especially since my building is in relatively great shape compared to others on my street.