This is admittedly unusual but we’ve found it really helps both the CPA and the client engage more, and communicate more in the process of designing a comprehensive strategy for both lowering taxes and analyzing all options a client may want to consider.

One of the best investments is to not make one, especially during these uncertain times.

I have had some , lets say unusual emails from people requesting information , people I dont know , never met , wanting proof of ownership , name of my loan  company , and other questions that were more inqusitive than the normal " are utilites included " and "do you allow pets".  

It's easy to buy into the narrative that we are living in uncertain or unique times.

I don't have a college degree which feels unusual for someone my age.

You need to know your strategy.I’m a little concerned about you committing to a mortgage if your job is unstable, thus you must make sure your purchase will pay for itself, ie cash-flow.Advice:Read the book by Josh Dorkin and Brandon Turner on beginning in RE to get crystal clear on what strategy you want to pursue if you are uncertain.

I made an unusual move and purchased the property inside my self-directed IRA.

Will they rat you out the second they suspect anything unusual? 

You don’t want it to be odd so if you go to sell it, it’s not to unusual.  

I found this to be unusual and might use this as a chance to manage their properties for them LOL.SO, How often do you all check up on your properties?