Custodians offering self-directed IRAs are also allowed to offer self-directed HSAs.

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I am a self starter with properties in Utah and Colorado so do not need a lot of guidance, just a place to place my license. 

My question is, is there any need me for me to go down and walk the property my self?

I self manage, but have heard many complaints about managers not having a clue what they are doing. 

@Bob B.Hi Bob,I would purchase & self-perform the simple roof installation. ~$3000.

Cash out refi and heloc are not seeming options at this juncture since I just officially started my RE investing business, am self employed (debt/income ratio) and I'm working on improving my FICO scores. 

I'm a CPA, so first I pursued (intellectually) the self directed IRA, but the more I think and read, I feel like just investing outright is a better way since I am not necessarily looking to work till I'm 62.  

In my opinion, self-development and education are vital for progression.  

@Kevin Nicholseither take up the lino, should scrap up easy, or take self leveling floor leveler to the cracks, I would take and scrape the old, they make a large scraper just for such, you should find at any flooring or hardware store.