Michael, I believe it's against the "code of ethics", which, essentially means nothing.

You essentially create a LLC and you put the LLC inside the IRA. 

As time goes on, I believe this principal becomes even more essential.

Having a team in place is essential to long-distance investing.

Here's what would be great to share:The unexpected: Did you uncover any surprising elements during the flip?

Essentially, the self-managing landlord now has a second job in taking care of the property.

It is essential to be aware of building codes in a particular location before investing in a property to ensure compliance with regulations and avoid any potential legal issues.Environmental RegulationsEnvironmental regulations are an important consideration when choosing a location for real estate investment.

One says we need to "perform a 1031" the other said that it is essentially a pure exchange and no action is needed for my dad since it is an exchange and no money is changing hands.  

I just signed up with the cheapest Flat Fee MLS site that was essentially just a "referrer" to ListWithFreedom.com ... but the referrer's site actually saved me around $50 over going directly with the main host site. 

If you have a decent contracting team and realtor, you could essentially invest at a distance.