No licensed broker may pay a fee or a commission or any part thereof for performing any act specified in this chapter or as compensation for a referral or as a finder’s fee to any person who is not licensed...The statute in this great state even cites relevant case history.

This property is already contributing to my portfolio’s performance and has strong potential for even greater returns after the planned upgrades are completed.

I am new to this site and this is my first post.

You could network through sites like bigger pockets or go to local real estate investor group meetings to make connections with people who could potentially be viable partners.  

Use 20% to calculate individual performance  

The wholesaler also has an obligation to perform, not just you.....

Curious how they will differ that site and what changes they will have from the old LFI site. 

The costs could be justified if the rental performs well (a little less profit short term, for longer term appreciation gains and with little to no effort on my part).

While every IRA must have a custodian creating a special purpose LLC can allow you to bypass the custodian when making investments and performing transactions which can save time and money. 

Another member has one project underway, another property under contract, and yet another member has done 4-5 land hacks and is now under contract for a 50+ site campground.