I will be self-managing this first rental, so I have wondered what the best way is to make sure the softener is regularly salted. 

As you said you are currently still employed there, so you can't do it right away until you leave employment there.Second, once you've rolled over, you can setup your SDIRA as a regular account (where fund release has to go via your custodian) or setup a LLC checkbook option, where you can write out a check for your choice of investments.Yes you will have full control over the use of funds in your rolled over SDIRA. 

My student loan payments are $0, but the regular VA lender I've been working with told me they have to factor as if I'm paying $820/mo!

However, termites can be persistent, so a regular maintenance plan could add peace of mind and prevent future damage.For example, your pest control company’s plan charges $995 upfront for termites and $22 per month for ongoing treatment.

During our first deal we'll look at communication and regular updates.

Someone who knows and works the area regularly?  

(You won’t get the ongoing tax break and you’ll be selling or paying the taxes to cash out.)You convert capital gains income in to regular income. 

Be sure to explore the tools provided by the BPC, there is a list of top markets that is updated regularly based on a number of criteria. 

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