Let's say, you need a $50k Roof job after you own it via your SDIRA.

There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc).

Your MOST important job in landlording.  

Is this rental income just added on as income during filing in addition to my income from my main job?

@John Dawson the best thing I can recommend is 1.) find a mentor you get a long with who is willing to show you the ropes and just be willing to grind like your life depends on it.  1-3 years of that will set you straight, so long as you're putting your clients first, and doing a good job.  

In some situations, it may make sense to hire a pro to get the job done quickly and correctly, then you can rent it out earlier and offset the additional cost, or at least part of it.My first house took me six months to renovate.

We try to stay on top of the most common strategies(usually mentioned in these courses) so all our clients may take advantage.

I would like to expand into real estate to further that objective but my primary motivation is that I'm bored with my W2 job and need a bigger challenge.

My mom does an amazing job on staging and I see our potential on how we can bring massive saving and values to investors that want to connect. 

Keep track of what items are purely for the rental unit and what items are for both units.If it's an item that is technically for improvement of the whole house (landscaping, common area improvements, exterior siding/painting) you can only write off a portion.