Agents are also advising you to look for expensive mistakes (like checking the sewer which could cost 5-40k) and using their network and contacts to find homes off market or FSBO.  

I recommend having a tax professional help you

I’m here to learn as much as I can from this community, connect with like-minded people, and gain insights into smart investing strategies.Looking forward to networking and soaking up knowledge from all of you.

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Consulting a tax professional before making use changes can help maximize deductions while staying compliant.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

You can explore partnerships or network with investors to acquire more deals and replicate your success.

_______________________________________________________________________________Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If I were starting over as an out-of-state investor, I’d focus on building a strong network from day one—especially a great agent, property manager, and contractor.

Great tenant that always pays on time - been there for 5 years Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The basic answer to your question is likely yes because I believe anyone who inherits an IRA can roll it over and what you are talking about is a valid way to roll an IRA over I believe but get advice from a professional on this one before taking action.