Participate i with an experienced deal sponsor for your first rodeo.

@Joshua SavageWhile in use by the IRA, the IRA rules prohibited the use of the property for personal use. https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-particip...Not until the property is distributed in-kind (distribution) in your name whereby the IRA no longer owns the property and you pay taxes on the value of property at time of distribution will you be able use it for personal use.

I’m finally making the move from simply lurking through the forums to being an active participant.

I am from Wisconsin and travel often.Once established, I intend on participating in meetups and REA meetings if invited. 

Maybe participate in a deal at first ... before going solo !!! 

has anyone had an agent attend a live auction on their behalf while they are out of town?can we catch up.....

Looking forward to listening and learning, as well as participating.

The mini-split system will be your priciest option and has a decent amount of maintenance to keep it running at peak efficiency, but has lowest cost of operation. https://www.energysmartnola.info/home-ownersYou can find contractors that participate in the program on the website.

With the truly self-directed Solo 401k plan custodian is not required, you can have ability to make post-tax Roth contributions, borrow up to  $50K via participant loan and more!

If nothing more than you putting yourself out there as available to participate in the areas I mentioned above.