I know when we are under contract with a house I have to be available most of the time due to the steps within the contract and I would be worried that the current communication style would continue throughout the contract and the last thing you would want is to have a time sensitive question and not be able to get a response from your Realtor.

This forum provides most of the sensitive/confusing points with self directed IRAs however that provides the basis for you to discuss with your professionals(attorneys and CPAs) as mentioned above.

This deal is time sensitive.

I would like to find something easy to cut my teeth on.

I want to be sensitive to the situation but at the same time I have a business to run as well.

I work with a lot of investors to help them facilitate short sales and other sensitive transactions with distressed borrowers and assets.

Trying to cut your teeth on a "cheap" sec 8 property in a warzone is more likely to ruin the experience and drain you than it is to get you rich.

Your mom's gift to you has given you the opportunity to skip some of the early boot strapping, teeth rattling, sleep losing all in, risk it all growth efforts.  

I think you are being a little sensitive about the question.

It’s like pulling teeth with him.