I have also tried calling the lawyer that's representing the finance company from out of state and left a voicemail saying I want to reach somebody with authority with the finance company they are representing so I could buy the home, but I received no reply. 

The author lives in Cali and did all his flips and rehab/hold investments out of state without ever stepping foot in the properties: https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/long-distance-...I hope this help and don't hesitate to ask questions!

The Operating Agreement must contain language sufficient to address IRA-related issues concerning Prohibited Transactions (26 USC 4975), The Plan Asset Rules, the allowance of subsequent or additional Capital Contributions and Unrelated Business Income Tax (including language that ensures that the Manager of the LLC will prepare and file all necessary tax forms with the appropriate taxing authorities, Federal, State and local).

I live in a very hot rental market and demand is much higher than supply.My housing authority publishes a chart of what they will pay for the amount of bedroom house that you have.

@Jordon NicholsPre-qualification is not as solid as the Pre-Authorization. 

At my most recent meeting with the LA housing authority I learned about Prop 10 that basically limits the amount of rent a landlord can increase a vacant unit.

If you were to proceed you would need to check zoning to see if building another residence is authorized. 

My first investment property was a 2 family at 175k... i was going to put the min 3.5% down... but my lender found a grant through the cincinnati port authority.... they had grants for buying in certain neighborhoods... this particular grant was only for first time buyers, in certain neighborhoods, and you had to have 720+ credit and not make more than 100k with your W-2... but they paid my entire downpayment... and all i needed was to bring 3k in closing costs..... this allowed me to get in for so low....

You may want to confirm this with your local housing authority.

You can be the manager of the LLC and have signing authority, which allows you to handle all plan investment transactions directly via the LLC bank account of your choosing.