@Richard NguyenHere are some of the downsides of putting real estate into a self directed IRA or 401k.No tax deductions: You can’t claim deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest, depreciation, repairs, improvements and other property-related expenses.Property expenses: All expenses, repairs, and maintenance costs must be paid with IRA or 401k funds, and you must pay others to do repairs and manage the property.

I have an idea of what to expect when managing a dorm, but I am wondering if anyone has any experience with it?

I've managed to compile a lot of information online about her Ponzi scheme from various sources.

I have a mortgage in my personal name, but setup an LLC that I plan to deed the property to and manage the rentals with. 

If you are going to self manage your property, then I would not want my tenant to know my name.

I have a management company.

Streamline focuses on large VCMs, such as 50+ units, not the boutique short-term rental manager/investor. 

I also would like to get to know some of the property managers in the area as I look to expand my portfolio. 

When managing the "security" this mortgage is a part of they probably have a strategy for how to manage that is based on keeping a stable known risk for the security.

If you want to manage STRs, start an STR management business and just do everything on the up and up.