There are banks that do non-recourse loans to IRA's, a simple google search should render you some results. 2) If you are still working for the government, you likely can't rollover the TSP to an IRA. 3) When borrowing money with the IRA, you do have a special tax, called UBIT, not a deal breaker, but something to be aware of. 

Start small with simple rehab projects like painting or landscaping to boost value without overextending.

Outside of that, my suggestion is to do something really hard and/or interesting.

Should we set up a simple LLC in Ohio? 

Please feel free to suggest if anything else.

It's been simple and reliable. 

Here is a few suggestions to help whittle down focus a bit more. 

I suggested that the agent represent themselves --- that suggestion started a lively discussion on the subject of self-representation on real estate deals.Do you self-represent on real estate deals where you are the buyer/seller?

You can usually find some events by doing a simple google search.

That's why I suggested putting $10K down, which is like going on a 2 week vacation.