Overall, it comes down to learning the business and the remote markets you're trying to penetrate.

We have great restaurants, a night life Downtown, and the economy is thriving with a local government embracing the growth.

If done correctly you'll never have to worry about it, just make sure all the penetrations are flashed appropriately so you don't have leaks seeping in.

Not necessarily grew to 50-100 rentals, but how do people who dont embrace debt as easily get to 5-10 rentals?

Instead of getting upset or discouraged because there are limitations when it comes to self-directed IRAs, my suggestion would be to understand the rules, embrace the rules and then go make yourself a lot of money (by following the rules). 

I have found, however, if I take the time to gently move her towards more risk and show her the numbers then she is more willing to embrace the risk - aside from risking anything regarding this one house we paid off.

It sounds good, and you know your skills, so go for it and embrace the experience!

This is a relatively cheap but very effective way to seal penetrations through foundation walls that we use in all of our projects.

I am trying to figure out if the TAKL app has actually reasonable penetration in coverred markets.

This past year I really embraced the cashflow mentality but might be getting in over my head.