I am a member of MLS's in 7 states.....there is no guest login in any of the states I am in, and the assistant access is only for assistants actually employed by the agent.There are plenty of websites though that have syndication deals with the MLS, however an agent listing a property and prohibit their property from being syndicated to a third part website, at least in all the states I use the MLS.

Pros - they may appreciate your resourcefulness and be intrigued by your willingness to think outside the box, or they MAY not realize how hard to find they are with respect to those properties, or you just might catch them at right time - they've been thinking about unloading the properties for a while and you've given them a viable exit no matter how annoyed they are about where you reached out to them  I'm not aware of any rules/laws prohibiting you from doing so, maybe somebody else can speak to that if there are some restrictions you should be aware of. 

I would caution anyone considering any self directed account to be aware of the prohibited transaction rules as having an account without checkbook control does not keep you safe either.

For condo rentals you would look for someone with HOA/condo association experience because often the bylaws prohibit such an arrangement and you don't want this to be missed.

I realize that my assumption is based on Weed, but that is our Prohibition and if history teaches us anything it is that where it is available people will flock too it.

If there is a personal guarantee from the IRA account holder, for example, they have engaged in a prohibited transaction that could create severe tax exposure.  

LOLEven though BP rules prohibit shameful plugs for your won deals  LOL

If all else fails you can just up the rent to cover your utility expenses (unless the market prohibits the cost increase).

Check with a knowledgeable professional to be sure you're not running afoul of any prohibited transactions such as enabling (using IRA funds to enable a personal investment).

Do you think that is going to be cost-prohibitive?