But I have been interested in doing a HipCamp style property.

For example, we do background checks but no proof of income/employment check.

I’d like to discuss it with a realtor, but I’m worried that if I disclose the deal, the realtor could bid against me on the property.

The experience varies based on location, tenant management, and financing, but overall, it’s an excellent way to get started with minimal upfront costs.Good luck!

It is a fantastic time to buy for equity, but it will be extremely tough to cash flow as rental prices are continuing to decline.

If the IRA is not a Roth, I'd convert it to a Roth, but check with a CPA on how to treat the property in the Roth.

I would recommend considering conventional financing until you reach Fannie Mae's limit of 10 properties, then consider either a portfolio loan, and start your race to 10 again, or look at DSCR at that time. 

Rents have gone up but nowhere near enough to overcome it. 

We didn’t find a joint investment, but I found an off-market deal and invested with my dad separately.

Quote from @Dalton Dillon: Thanks for your response @Joe Villeneuve Possibly my question could be more specific but maybe instead of a response like that, you could ask questions to help narrow down an answer?