It makes sense for a private owner/self manager.Lastly, if the resident does not take possession within 5 days of the start of the lease after indicating they will not be, we post and mail an abandoned property notice with a 48 hour response window, then start the deposit accounting process. 

How about your self.

Are you looking for an "almost self directed" IRA at a custodian?

UBIT tax will apply so consider a solo 401k instead if you are self-employed as UBIT generally does not apply to a solo 401k plan.

So naturally I'm coming back to ask you all for more advise: What are the strategies you employ to streamline your property management operations if you self-manage?

From what I understand, a property manager in this space is going to run you 15-20% of gross rents (we self manage).In terms of the business itself, I'd expect lower occupancy the first year as you establish your property's reputation (stars on whatever site(s) you list on).  

I have been self employed since 1988.

They're like buying self confidence.

Since I'm local again, would you self manage the property and find the tenant yourself and forego the prop management company to increase monthly cash flow?

Hi @Conrad Metzenberg,I've also bought some AZ tax liens out of my self directed IRA after reading the 16% solution and this is what I can tell from my very short experience so far:- you'll need to do your due dilligence on the underlying properties, to make sure you're not buying liens on worthless land, there is a lot of that in AZ.