@Trevor McCormick to piggyback off what others have said, determine if you are trying to maximize it as an investment or utilize it as a vacation home you will STR to help cover expenses, as this could dictate which type of property you are looking for. 

I’m the type who does lots of research but my job was to find the house, get it inspected, and have a contractor come in & give estimates.

@Kevin Bartel I would say pick the type of real estate that matches your situation best. 

Using a self-directed Roth IRA offers tax-advantaged growth, but choosing the right account type is essential.

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Depends on type of facility.  

What type of investment strategy do you focus on?

I didn't know there was a different type of insurance that I needed.I had bought the home with a standard mortgage and standard insurance and then I decided later that I would flip it. 

@Denise CarringerMy preference is to go local - some community banks offer this type of service or local escrow companies, which is what I found, because they offer a higher level of service than most national.

What type of properties are you looking to add to your portfolio?