I am a rookie investor hoping to purchase my first property within the next 90 days.Kwanza Hi Kwanza,The first thing you'll need to decide is whether or not you want checkbook control of your self directed IRA. 

In CA currently only MF properties are rent controlled.

Use that loan to pay the back taxes and get things under control.

I have been reading many books on finances, rentals, and real estate and feel this is an area I can have more "control" over my investment rather than placing it all in my 401k and hoping for the best. 

We have an acoustic panel set in there for aesthetics and sound.

Did you get any updates on rent control?

I have had my eye on 5-20 unit multifamily for a while, as I see it much more controllable and predictable way to go about a real estate deal.

Meant to add 16$ panel pair and 26$ panel pair, so big pop for little money.  

.- We can better control what's on our master key system- EVERY lock at a property is opened with one key (well, maybe not the garage car-door)!

It sounds like you’ve got a solid foundation with your rental property, and I love the ambition behind your plans to build a property management and maintenance company—it’s a great way to take control of your investments while creating additional opportunities.Best of luck to you!