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It all depends on the size/scope/area of the deal. 

Private Money comes in all shapes, sizes, flavors and at every imaginable costs/fees structure.  

I would prefer to have it done professionally, however since we are a small start up, capital is key right now and I keep thinking that we might be better served spending the additional $750 elsewhere.Am I being unwise to consider doing it myself, especially since other parties will be involved or is it not that big of a deal to do it on my own?

Does this sound right for this size loan?

We are a small-mid sized management company.

If memory serves me, VSECU will do FHA loans.

(You may hear me say that a lot) So, maybe you can answer some questions which will serve YOU in finding the answers. 

@Oscar FreimanThe following IRS website confirms that IRAs may be invested in real estate provided the IRA custodian will cooperate in serving as the custodian. https://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Retirement-Plans-FAQs-regarding-IRAs-InvestmentsTherefore, it is a matter of finding a custodian that will serve as custodian of your self-directed IRA, and there are a few in your state as well as across the nation.

If the properties are similar in construction and equipment (furnace, AC, water heater, ranges, etc), then splitting on size is an easy way to do it.