Many people choose NOT to have this, because the administrator will then vet every investment you make to ensure you do not invalidate your IRA.Invalidating your IRA means that you've done a prohibited transaction and the entire account is then deemed as distributed to you.If you don't want checkbook control, then I recommend a plan administrator such as Equity Trust - www.trustetc.comIf you are sure that you're aware of all the rules around prohibited transactions and disqualified people (who you can and can't do business with), then a plan administrator like Sense Financial would be a good place to start talking.  

Any city that I'm looking to invest in I always start by looking at population growth.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

I suggest you start with developers in your local area (your county and neighboring counties level) because they would be your most likely partner or parcel buyer. 

Self-Employment Opportunities: Would it make sense to start a side business related to my rental properties (such as property management) to access more deductions?

As you start you will want to take into consideration that many owners and hosts use more than just AirBNb to host their properties.  

I will start from the offer stage. 

Have some very competitive prices to start with to get bookings and reviews.

Finally my third piece of advice for getting started on wholesaling would be to meet cash buyers like myself and add them to a list of cash buyers.

Im now starting to doubt wether or not Cleveland is actually a good market to invest in?