Despite the inability to claim depreciation or avoid certain taxes, many investors appreciate the control an SDIRA offers, allowing them to invest directly in real estate and other alternative assets they are passionate about.I do not recommend buying tax-efficient assets like RE in the already tax-efficient IRAs.

@Zach Howard there is no agreed upon Classification in the 1-4 unit market.We've done our best to logically create a system for our market, mostly based upon relative sale prices, but also using crime rates, rents, occupant income and a few other variables. 

The key is building systems and finding solid property management to handle things while you move around.

U need to talk to a local that does septic systems  just like a good well driller they will know the areas generally that are a problem..

Also, check if there are incentives or rebates for upgrading to more energy-efficient systems in your area. 

FCI is big (160 employees) and their portal may seem like overkill, but they have their systems down and they are responsive.

The terms of service still apply and the risks of losing the listings are still there.A 'brand" isn't anything other than a name attached to a person or a system or a process.

Was last year abnormal or you think the normMy guess is you will spend a lot more than $200k on an attorney with benefits etc. but if it cuts down in expenses it definitely is something I would consider and even if it costs a little more, having control with having someone in house does reduce unknown costs and risks. 

Establish a system to stay in front of potential sellers & buyers.

You can, for example, control a $1M asset that appreciates $30-50k per year with a $50k down payment plus closing costs if your DTI is in good shape.