Buying from other investors who are selling owner financing, you'll be able to put less down(typically), enabling you to buy 2 properties instead of just 1.

I agree with your assessment as well that it is much easier to deal with the hassle of the lien unless circumstances are in your favor to enable you to go the llc route.

I have been fortunate to have a business partner (who also has a full time job) which enables us to spilt-up the workload so we can both manage working full time and investing in real estate.

Checkbook-control enables you to have your IRA funds in a bank checking out from which you could conduct business as usual, without the  involvement of a custodian at each point.Another factor to consider is UBIT - Unrelated Business Income Tax.

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Hello,Our group focused mostly Chicago metro (mainly SS) … we have similar experiences and are willing to share knowledge to more easily expand while enabling others.

Not only do you get great tools, but it's a bit of status recognition that you're serious about what you do - so serious that you're willing to invest some money towards making the connections necessary to push yourself forward.On top of it, paying for the system that enables you to get where you are and will propel you forward is just good manners.

Believe me, title wants to close your deal and get paid... but they are missing an essential element that would enable them to do so.

This is what I'm assuming however while compiling all my analysis, I'm trying be as diligent as possible which will enable me to build out a proper analytical system. 

This will enable you to formulate a reasonable project plan, perhaps in phases for different locations, or based on major elements such as roofing projects or electrical upgrades, etc.