I am familiar with the Akron market since I live directly next to it.

I use Rentec Direct and I can just archive an application.

I will contact you directly as I do not want to violate any policies here on the system.   

DM me, and I’ll point you in the right direction!

A 1031 exchange doesn’t apply, but funding through a self-directed IRA can defer taxes, though profits from debt financing may trigger UBIT.To reduce taxes, consider forming an LLC for better expense deductions, offsetting gains with investment losses, or holding the property for 12+ months to qualify for lower long-term capital gains rates.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If you had $50K in a Self direct IRA how would you leverage that to yield short and long term dividends? 

They have nice looking direct booking sites, but I'm more curious about their digital marketing training and crm software included with their package. 

They are a commodity, and owners are competing directly against hotels in this space, so rents are ultra low.

As a new investor, your best bet is to start small with an app like DealMachine or Propstream so you have direct control of your options.

They are familiar with you and can give you direction and documentation.