While this is true I would like to think that I have some of it under control, lol.

I envy your background in kitchen and bathroom design and am sure it will be of enormous value in your ventures.

Good luck on your venture. 

If you want checkbook control, IRA LLC facilitators usually have relationships with low cost custodians that don't have any issues with the LLC use.If you are eligible, you may find that the Solo 401k fits your needs and can be a nice alternative to IRA custodial requirements.

However, while waiting for the report (which the renter has no control over), the other apartments may be scooped up already.A renter who runs his own report can pay once and immediately include it in as many applications as needed.

@James Charles I know the mechanics of wholesaling but have never pursued that venture.

Most people would be far better off getting the cheapest term insurance to protect their families and invest the difference into assets they can control and understand the best such as real estate or private lending. 2.

Work with a company where you have the freedom to make offers and invest without the big company control over you.As an investor, you can negotiate with agents to do work for you (you know they work for free until something is sold) let them find deals for you, make mailings, call on bandit signs, for you, sot in rent and housing court to find leads, pay for advertising.

My pest control company offers a 2 month guarantee on roaches and bugs on one time sprays.  

I am also sourcing for private developers, financiers and joint venture partners to private projects in Kenya.