We live in San Diego so would be long-distance, TBD if we self-manage or enlist a PM. 

Maybe if I was younger it would make more sense, but staying with the method I've used over the last 10 years will only become more refined and efficient.

I figured my network of people I help/work for, will help in the long run. 

I did not come back to revisit this post from so long ago.I did not buy this property. 

@Ella Marie the Pro's are you can build long term wealth, the Cons are you can lose money if you cannot properly quantify risk.

Do you believe in it’s mid to long term growth potential?

Just bought 3 houses last week from a builder. 

Out of the four properties , there is one solid tenant, the other is struggling and the last two  properties are not renting.

So should your facilitator.4) As a trustee, you can now write a check or wire money into any investment that follows retirement plan rules (no artwork, collectibles, alcohol, insurance, etc., and no disqualified parties).

With that said, the income can still offset the cost of holding the property as a long-term investment.