Most multi participant retirement plans are Federally exempt from creditor judgements; IRAs are Federally protected as a bankruptcy exemption up to $1,512,350; some states (Texas, Florida) extend this protection to the full amount held in the IRA or any other retirement account.5.

MYve if you factor in holding times during renovations that could be diluted with a longer period of ownership but assuming once its ready to go I like to average 2% or less. 

Specifically, I’d like guidance on what to offer the investor(s) for the use of their funds over a 12-24 month period.

The arms-length rules apply to you as the account holder, but they don’t automatically extend to other cash investors.

Investors who do well are the ones who: buy in solid areas, hold RE for a long period of time, take care of their properties, and find tenants who take care of their assets. 

Licensing/STR has nothing to do with REPS.Bonus depreciation applies to assets with a recovery period of 20 years or less (e.g., renovations, furniture), but not to the land, down payment, or HOA fees.

We would never extend a lease to a resident misbehaving like that.I'd encourage you to tighten up your procedures and, following your lease, get this resident out at the soonest possible time.

Lock in period or terms3.

I am wondering if there are alternatives that I can explore myself without incurring that expense.Your input will be greatly appreciated.Probably what you have been told is that in certain types of auctions in certain states there is a "redemption period".

If I was to quit my job tomorrow and work full time as a flipper, I know there is a long time period before I get a nice check from the work I am putting in.