Investing in short term notes with your SDIRA is a great way to generate income for retirement. 

Is it a long term rental or short term rental?

Lead was brought to us through Facebook sphere. $25,000 rehab budget, will have on the market in less than 45 days What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I feel I have a good handle on the basic best practices and will be listing the property on Zillow shortly. 

I hope you or someone is at least keeping an eye on your properties for break ins, squatters, roof leaks, temperature control, frozen pipes (if in cold climate), if you have a basement and sump pump goes out leading to water damage etc.I just talked to two investors in California that have let their properties sit vacant (no mortgages so paying property taxes and insurance).

For both Oregon Coast short term rentals and hotels/motels there is a drastic need for modern and updated hospitality.

I would be buying into a sellers market in almost any Albertan city.Alberta also worries me as it is known to be super volatile for short periods of time and then sit dormant for up to a decade. 

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

CPA vs EA vs Tax strategist and so forth.Long story short: it doesn't really matter.

I know a few pro football players that had short careers.