The first thing I'd recommend is focus on a market where you either 1) currently or have previously lived, 2) have family/friends that live there, or 3) travel to/vacation there frequently.

If it does, then to me the answer is absolutely clear - take that money out and add more property.You will thank yourself a million times over when you see what that choice becomes in another 10 years. btw: I would add that I am very skeptical of anything in florida these days. 

I was a skeptic of PropStream in the beginning because I have MLS and I thought this program was just another $100/month expense that isnt useful.

He frequently works with STR investors in the Smokies  River - thanks for the referral.

Cash for keys is common, and frequently the part that keeps tenants from moving forward is not having an affordable place to go to.

that didn't make sense to me that if i have my ira with you then you will put who the owner is but if i don't have it with you you wont' put anything.anyways, she def didnt' give me indication that she exactly knew. maybe i had a bad agent and since i was already skeptical of using a small bank, that def turned me off.at chase my account shows that it's a business account under an llc. i am the manger of llc, the only thing that worried me is that they put me as a the owner of llc. this seemed no diff to me that when you go get an ein, it also puts you the owner of llc. if irs itself can have this limitation in getting the ein, then surely they would understand the limitation of the bank. besides, i have a fully complying operating agreement in which i have a clause that explains while irs ein letter shows me as the owner, in reality it is my ira that is owner and that that there are limitations on irs website when obtaining an ein. i will jsut be adding a similar explanation in my operating agreement about bank acct and have all the supporting documentation in case if it's ever needed. but that's where i am at.i wish this process was simpler/ easier. it is also very frustrating that the custodian doesnt' telll you anything. they all market you can have a checkbook ira but don't really guide you in HOW to do it practically. all these rich ppl are doing it and i doubt they are going through all these hoops. ...

However, fact patterns are frequently similar and and become easier to resolve (or run away from).The property is subject to competing spousal claims.

Even if the ROI is 1% or even 2% lower than others offer because you will actually see the return.With many TK providers the higher ROI they show the more skeptical you should be and even more research you need to do.

I was skeptical but was lied to by the "broker" stating that he had gotten 2 loans done with them and been paid.

I'm skeptical but I'm willing to test the water to something small first.