This can allow for the removal of the property management component freeing up 10-15% of the gross rents to be distributed to another purpose.3.

When I took over we had a full time handyman in place who was being paid $1,000 a week, had no real schedule and they did not carry workers comp on him.

I am just not entirely sure which component is necessary, and which price point is reasonable.I'm also considering an in-person option (near Glendora), but they are much more expensive, and all of the schools I was able to find have already started their classes.

Hence, I wouldn't let that one component deter you.  

Even though my active participation is minimal throughout the year, because I have the final say on the major management decisions, my participation is still active and still qualifies for the net passive loss allowance.I would also amend your comment concerning the principal component of debt service.

Property management is a critical component of buy and hold investing and learning the ins and outs will help you manage your PM.

You need Builders Risk insurance, which will have a Liability insurance component.  

Now I am not here to knock Renatus because I do feel the educational component is great, but I actually stopped marketing the educational program because I am not interested in network marketing.

Tax and insurance is a component of the 50% rule that you used.

Once you have a Roth IRA, you cannot transfer to anything other than a Roth IRA and the Roth component of a Solo 401k would provide a lot more control and flexibility.The main advantage of investing a Solo 401k into real estate or notes over personal savings is the specialized tax treatment the Solo 401k receives.