We wanted to self manage.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

If you ever need help, I’m happy to assist!

Then I would seek a legal consultation from a real estate attorney to assist in evicting them if they will not leave (we have a few great attorneys we work with in the area). 

Quote from @Daniel Windingstad: Quote from @Obed Calixte: Some people have the personality, processes and systems & time to self manage, some do not.

good work, @Patrick RobertsI'll also add that on 3 and 4 unit FHA, there is an added guideline and self-sufficiency test.

Hello Everyone,I am currently in the market for a knowledgeable and proactive real estate agent in Florida to assist with sourcing high-potential Fix-and-Flip opportunities.

Collaborating with seasoned investors or assisting with deal analysis can also provide valuable hands-on experience.Good luck!

A 1031 exchange doesn’t apply, but funding through a self-directed IRA can defer taxes, though profits from debt financing may trigger UBIT.To reduce taxes, consider forming an LLC for better expense deductions, offsetting gains with investment losses, or holding the property for 12+ months to qualify for lower long-term capital gains rates.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If you had $50K in a Self direct IRA how would you leverage that to yield short and long term dividends? 

As a starting point: -If they work full time and make $700k a year -Don't want to or can't spend time self managing a short-term rental -Don't have a spouse who wants to take the lead on managing the rentals They are likely not going to directly reduce their taxable income with real estate year-to-year.