If you wish to network or ask specific questions about your local market, you can go to your local real estate forum and discuss with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking 5.

Yep - My firm can do this for rate-term refinances and/or acquisitions, with stipulations (specifically for 85% LTV): Min DSCR of 1.25x+, Min FICO of 720+, SFRs.

Hey @Mike Nelson, never assume anything about STR rules and regs.Here is the STR rules for Oak Park - https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/oakparkil/latest/oakpa...I would call the city and make sure it is legal for a specific property.Now regarding the famous person angle, sure it can add value to the property or as a STR, but for STR use, I would think you would need it to be in original condition with a lot of the furniture and knick-knacks that were owned by the famous person along with a bunch of photos etc featuring the famous person.If you buy a place that has been totally redone but was owned by someone famous but has no features or things that were theirs, then I don't see it being a draw. 

What are your specific goals with real estate investing?

That is "true"....Here is the bottom line, and I am going to skip over the entire foreclosure process unless someone specifically asks. 

Here is a youtube video from the presenter.

For example, are there specific documents or information I should prepare, or would identifying a target property first be more beneficial?

Are there specific qualities or terms you look for that make the relationship a good fit for your investment strategy?

- we are aware of the statutory requirements, just deciding whether the tax benefits would be worth it to us for the long term for a specific property - 

Check them out at BiggerPockets.com/equitytrustAre they any specific features that are most important to you in a self-directed IRA provider?