The past is the past.I would also point out two things based on your comments that may indicate why you chose to go in a different direction.  1) The use of a self-directed IRA custodian - where they have to sign every document and cut every check - is not well suited for a portfolio that involves a lot of assets or assets that create a lot of transaction activity. 

I know in the past, I have saved up my points and had the full intentions to use the funds strictly for a vacation but then decided later on to use it for something else like business cards or advertising or to take my girlfriend out for a nice dinner and then I never went on the vacation. 

I'm curious as to what questions any of you would ask or have asked in the past.  I

In the past I have worked with properties in the 50-120k range, wholesaled some, kept several for myself thru traditional financing. 

I haven't had them manage one of my properties before, so I was wondering there was anyone that could attest to them or would recommend another business.Contractors: I was looking on recommendations for contractors as the contractor I used in the past is no longer available.Thanks!

In the past I used to say "man all I need is some funds" now I am saying "man all I need is a great deal!"

What I’ve done in the past is file for the CO with random names and update the names during the inspection process. 

I have been told deals like this are a thing of the past. I

I always say-- I can take a past, I can't take a liar. 

Sorry to be so blunt, but it's the truth, and there are instances in my past I wish someone had told me the truth like that.