You would also have to take into account the LV strip rates (certain times of the year some hotels like Treasure Island, etc are 18/night and your airbnb price may have to compete with those prices alongside competing with other airbnbs in the area).3) Joshua Tree would have great seasonal returns from airbnb.

This is to prevent kids from sticking their fingers into the spaces alongside the pipes. 

I am purchasing a SFR with a self-directed IRA along side a non-recourse loan.

If the SDIRA is earning market rates of return at market risk alongside other investors, it seems like it's following the spirit of the rule.If that's not how it works, then so be it ... but I certainly would love to make that SDIRA money work in something I understand well.FWIW, I'm seeing discussions about the 49% ownership of the entity in places like here: https://goo.gl/iRU3Tn:In general, under Internal Revenue Code Section 4975, any corporation, partnership, trust, or estate in which the IRA holder holds less than 50% interest in would not be treated a s a disqualified person.

For this you will receive the right to make 20 phone calls with questions or situations that can be covered in less than 15 minutes and do not require separate research or creating written documents, just information and insight.This is ideal for you because it provides you with a professional sitting alongside you when you are working on deals.  

I introduced myself naturally, and he just kept hammering me with questions alongside a HUGE attitude.

It's all beneficial in the realm of bettering yourself, your investing strategy, and your business.Long story short, the three big educational things for me alongside my formal education were my formative experiences in construction, as a real estate agent, and networking with likeminded investors and business owners.

@Don ChambersHe's goes on to say that after he gets a price that he can work with he will go and walk through the house alongside the seller.

I think having that 401k and IRA Roth account grow along side of REI gives you cushion just in case REI doesn't work out and they also offer different tools/options for your portfolio.

These are great questions you are asking, and while I am learning right alongside you I will offer this: it's less about determining the perfect rate now because your experience will help you determine what rate it right for you and your market, and more about you understanding and meeting the needs of your clients (owners who are interested in vacation rental management).