But, one of the advantages of using your own closing agent is that they can facilitate your change in financing without the bank knowing (if they're willing to do that).-  If the bank catches you and if there is a clause in the addendum that prohibits the change, you may need to close with cash and/or face a stink by the bank.-  If you're going to switch to private money, I'd try to make the paperwork as simple as possible and ensure that there is nothing the bank needs to sign as part of the closing (they'll likely see it if it's part of the entire closing package, though).

To create a Checkbook IRA you will need a facilitator company (Brian, myself and few other contributors here on the forum can help you, do your due diligence)  Investment property can be financed in an IRA, you must use non-recourse loan, there is a handful of lenders who specifically offer this kind of loans, here is a list that I compiled, hope you'll find it helpful:   https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/2810/50272-lis...Using leverage will result in UBIT on portion of the income of the IRA, not a deal breaker, but you must be aware of thisSelf-directed Solo 401k is exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estate, consider this option if you are eligible LLC inside of an IRA + Trust seems too complicated, keep things simple if possible 

Basically, someone getting a commission for facilitating a real estate transaction is considered an agent here, and only licensed agents can get paid for such activities in AZ.Every state has its own laws.

Since that first flip, we've done 5 more flips together, and have structured the deals more equally since, but still paying our partner that facilitates the flips a set "contractor's fee" upon every sale.  

If you enjoy working with her and she knows the market, there is no reason to look for a specific type of realtor to facilitate the purchase of a "plex".The real question is going to be whether she can find you deals on plexes.

DIscussing loan terms with a potential borrower for funds from another source puts you in a position as an originator/broker.To flip that, you need to close the deal in your name and allow the new buyer to assume existing financing, which doesn't seem to go with your past posts, but still a doable line of facilitating deals.

The facilitating services so amply available, it's wild.     

Meeting the test criteria, which includes working over 500 hours in the business, overseeing all necessary tasks personally, or substantially participating alongside a partner, facilitates the strategic utilization of the short-term rental tax loophole.

While looking at the results page, I can't seem to find the button or link to click to facilitate this. 

If you NEED your W2 job to keep the lights on at home and food on the table, then you always need to make sure you're not slacking at work to facilitate your passion.