Currently active STR Lessons learned?

Between now and then, I am committed to learn and connect as much as possible!

One I am still learning, and would love to incorporate into my business. 

You have to learn what you are willing to accept as not perfect, but good enough. 

Are there any fees/taxes associated with AL licenses?

Thats $7700 a year NOT including my accountant/Tax prep. 

Where to get the most recent and accurate data for things like:Unemployment dataPopulation growthJob diversity and top employers in the areaVacancy rates (eg huduser.org)Property taxes and jnsurance costsI saw bp pro and reventure and a bunch of other websites provide some of this data, but i wonder how accurate and recent it is.

STR seems to have better tax benefits (in the right market) but is it worth it at a distance ???

To defer all tax you must purchase in total at least as much as your net sale.

Quote from @Ryan Daulton: Since learning that cash flow from real estate that was purchased from self-directed IRAs is taxed, and that I would not be able to claim depreciation on this property, what are the advantages to buying real estate with self-directed IRAs vs. other investment types like stocks and mutual funds?