A good custodian will be there to support you and provide education every step of the way; you may find you don't even really have the need for checkbook control (also a good option to ensure you're being extra careful following prohibited transaction rules).

Do you have any recommendations on how I can best educate myself in my current situation?

The intent is the sponsor needs to know enough about investor to feel comfortable the investor has the financial knowledge and acumen to properly evaluate the potential risks and benefits of any investment and the financial stability to invest capital for a 5 to 7 year period.Topics of discussion with sponsor would be:Income, credit, job stability, prior investment experience either with real estate or other asset types, education level, occupation and profession, amount of savings or funds in retirement accounts.Hope this helps.

I believe we can all be successful and that there is a lot of opportunity for those who educate, properly access risk/return, and take appropriate actions.  

Trying to educate myself as much as possible before my first rehab attempt.

I've been watching a lot of videos, listening to podcasts, and reading books to educate us on real estate investing.We are in the process of seeking an agent as well as mentorship from seasoned professionals to navigate the complexities of the market today.

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“All these folks are very educated and very smart, but they’re not necessarily educated in finance,” he says.Some investors admit they hadn’t vetted their investments that closely, saying they didn’t read the pages of documents outlining the investment terms.

I have done all of the those, based on the circumstances.I also can't count the number of times in mandatory training / continuing education that I was told that we were never, ever, under any circumstances to discuss setting "standard" commissions with other agents. 

When the money dries up, they'll abandon your property and leave you with a bill.If your property is capable of producing a greater return as a corporate rental or short-term rental, I recommend you educate yourself on how to do that and then do it yourself.