I started investing in 2019, got my license in 2021 and was initially with a residential broker that was primarily focused on retail transactions (aka sales, purchases, leases, for regular end user folks). 

This is America ... anyone buying property should enlist the services of a licensed agent.

I would look for a custodian who does not charge a fee based on your assets.I normally see the costs being A one time set-up fee along with an annual reoccuring fee.The thing you want when opening up an SDIRA is that the return that you will make with alternative investments will be greater than the fee that is charged to you for the SDIRA plus the return you would have likely gotten with a regular IRA.

Since Camby / the Tri-County Conservancy District won't allow the utility service the tenant receives to be in the tenants name, and since it is a flat fee, I'd ask if the tenant if they'd like to add it to the rent or if they'd like me to send them a copy and they pay me separately.

I did pay these contractors over $600 for their services and all of this work was for the rental unit, not my personal/living unit.

Budding new investor which is great since I'm also working for a real estate lender for both commercial & investor with construction services. 

Otherwise contract a service for the season that will automatically take care of for every snowfall.4) YES you need to heat them!

She has been sending complaints to the city and to the HOA board.Of course these complaints do absolutely nothing because we are within our rights and following a contract.She was complaining that we did not have the right to fix our own property since we are not licensed.She thinks she owns the place and we are merely room service. 

This seems like a lot of work to save 15% of $35k in taxes (Less than $5k.) especially if you have transfer taxes or title insurance, or you convert your long term 15% rate in to your son’s regular income tax bracket.I hate paying taxes as much as the next guy but this lemon isn’t worth squeezing.

Their role is purely administrative, so if you file incorrectly or choose the wrong entity type, you’re on your own.3.Hiring a Lawyer or CPA (White-Glove Service):This is the most comprehensive option, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.