First of all, don't be surprised if the CPAs (if not experienced in RE investing) tell you you can't self direct, or that you shouldn't because it's too risky.

Occasionally, like maybe twice a season a guest would go out and read in the lounge chairs on the deck.

Two basic questions First, I have been told by director that we have 3-4 insurance companies that will write a policy.

Ok, for anybody still interested, I located the applicable regulations.Performing repairs yourself on property held within your SDIRA fall under United States Code: Title 26, § 4975, subpart (c)(1)(C) which reads:(c) Prohibited transaction(1) General ruleFor purposes of this section, the term “prohibited transaction” means any direct or indirect—(C) furnishing of goods, services, or facilities between a plan and a disqualified person;As stated above, it is a little vague and subject to interpretation.

Providing beach chairs, umbrellas, and a cooler can enhance the guest experience and contribute to glowing reviews if your property is near the beach.

I did have an interesting conversation with their "director of education" who spends an hour to see if potential students have what it takes to qualify for their limited number of coaching slots...in less than a half hour he decided I wasnt a good fit for their program, and hung up on me :-) My non proprietary "secret" is; think about who the buyer is, figure out what they want and give it to them.

I need a couch, table and chairs and all the small things.  

The key will be how are you buying real estate, are you buying it direct or investing in a syndication?

And I am schedule for my third interview with one of the directors at CPA.

Can the dining table and counter fit the people you listed it for (where do you store the extra chairs)?