He told me that the AOS was heavily skewed in favor of the seller and that I should get a couple of extra clauses in the AOS before signing.

Once you can break out of the analysis paralysis, that trait will work in your favor - and you'll find that while running a vacation rental is definitely different from other kinds of RE investing, it's not that complicated once you get it up and running.  

I’d love to return the favor if you are using the same thing or have one from the past I can review and maybe discuss.

I recommend trying to ask for a quote with no minimum vend revenue before profit sharing begins and 50/50 profit sharing or better (on all revenue) in your favor depending on how large your building is.

My question was moreso towards just simply connecting with others who favor the strategy verses those who tend to stay away from the challenge.

One of the most commonalities I hear between investors on the podcast and those I have met is they know how to structure financing in their favor, giving them higher returns and less risk, even if that sometimes means giving the seller the price they want.

I am interested in some input from some of the Self-Directed IRA folks on an opportunity I may have.I currently own in my self-directed Roth IRA a free and clear triplex and an adjacent commercial lot well located on a street where a lot of re-development has been taking place and the local municipality has adopted ordinances favoring re-development.

Pay their price if it's fair and get them to provide financing terms in your favor.  

BUT time is not in my favor.

Augustine, FL is a top beach tourist area and favors STR.