Regarding self-directed IRAs, the best book I know of is IRA Wealth by Patrick Rice, who got his start at Pensco, an IRS Custodian.

Read this next link; it is a "sticky" topic in the landlording forum.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/82174-ultimate-guide-to-tenant-screening-and-renting-your-house

There are also hybrid versions and lip stick is all that is needed to make rent ready and or some will have tenants and in house management in place. 

Kind of a sticky situation. 

I am an investor so getting my license is clearly cost effective if I am using the MLS, but if I am generating deals off market, then want to check I am not in sticky waters regarding ethics, and licensing etc..thx!

.$1 million is a sticky point and you have to make sure it will really sell over a $1 million if you try to build over that price point.

Since sticky traps were left, someone felt the need to monitor this home. 

Building that relationship and trust before a sticky situation arrives has huge value for a real estate professional.

Buildium, Property Ware, and Appfolio are the "Big Three" players in this space, and they are very sticky - Meaning once you invest the time and energy into setting up a system, you are very unlikely to change over to another one. 

I've seen cases where the seller passed away and the next of kin have no idea how the financing works and where to find the docs, the buyer gets in a sticky situation.This method of financing is definitely not right for everyone, but it can be a useful tool when buying or selling real estate.