Guessing the defense "my pricing software is responsible for these increases" may not be sustainable.

Although certain defenses do exist including, insofar as is relevant here, unreasonable hardship, " 'the court's discretion to grant or deny specific performance of a contract for the sale of realty is not unlimited; unless the court finds that granting a decree of specific performance would be a drastic or harsh remedy, or work injustice, the court must direct specific performance' " (id., quoting 91 NY Jur 2d, Real Property Sales and Exchanges § 204).

Because they will get defensive if they feel you are pressuring them.

The ability to effectively self manage would depend on the scale you are trying to buy. 

Also be aware of Unrelated Business Income Tax (or UBIT) on leveraged real estate inside of an IRA.Or better yet, since you are self-employed - go with a truly self-directed Solo 401k plan, which would be a much better option and will help you avoid the UBIT on this investment.

We are looking to move from that, to a rental property, or a self storage property.Hey @Steve Wortman, welcome to the BP Forum!

Much of it based on defense spending that will likely increase as assets are moved from Colorado to Alabama to include the Space Command HQ.

@Wiley Hood DIY cost segregation tools like KBKG can be cost-effective for simple properties, but they lack the precision and audit defense of professional studies.

In my experience, most tenants will disappear when they receive the court summons because they have no defense.

@Steve EnglehartGet your retirement funds into a self directed IRA.