This may be needed to protect you from claims later.4.

The previous owner claims they never had the titles to these trailers, so that is not option. 

Quote from @Ryan Daulton: Since learning that cash flow from real estate that was purchased from self-directed IRAs is taxed, and that I would not be able to claim depreciation on this property, what are the advantages to buying real estate with self-directed IRAs vs. other investment types like stocks and mutual funds?  

Los Angeles County continues to grapple with devastating wildfires that have claimed five lives, destroyed over 2,000 structures and forced the evacuation of at least 130,000 residents.

I don't know what area you are in, but generally just take them to Small Claims Court.

I'm sure they also told you their systems will protect against aggressive attorneys and creditors and make you invisible so nobody will ever dare file a claim against you...it's all a money grab.If you are a sole proprietor I am putting my money on the fact a single member LLC in the state in which you live/own real estate will suffice.

It's unrealistic. 

(They claimed thousands for electrical using what appeared to be a fake electrical company, and they never had someone out to even check electrical beyond the general.) 

We are now appealing a denied claim with the insurance company.

I heard but don't know the veracity of this claim, However FLA suffers from a lot of fraudulent claims there by also causing rates to be higher..