They have a library of info on different subjects, specialized info on specific items like structuring entities, trusts, asset protection, tax, etc.

The host of that podcast suggested small banks in the same city as the subject property if possible.

I can only assume the lawyer got his law degree from a box of Cracker Jacks.The Governors office has already stated that if he proceeds, he will be in violation of the law and subject to a $5000 fine. 

I see this as a minimum of $50,000 worth of commissions and more likely closer to $75,000 worth of commissions that I could have by getting licensed.The costs associated with getting a real estate salesperson license in my state is incredibly low in relationship to this ONE SINGLE life event of which there will surely be more in the future.I also see a major pitfall with using a real estate agent on the buy side because then I am subject to their availability for when something hits the market rather than my own availability of pouncing on something quick.I've researched out a few real estate brokerages that have a monthly fee to hang your license there and a flat fee per transaction. 

Normally the Home Owners Association would have this information but the subject neighborhood does not have a HOA. 

Will I be subject to Capital Gains Tax?

So I did a flip with a contractor/partner and we had a budget for the rehab at 80K and he brought me a bunch of receipts with no PO regarding our subject property and is claiming that we went $40,000 over budget.

But if they are ok leaving the loan in place, research buying on a wrap, subject-to the existing financing.   

The residents are guests and we as owners aren't subject to moratoriums and eviction processes. 

I suggest that using a retirement account has some disadvantages: consider taxes, depreciation (passive loss), tax rates.If you use an IRA and invest in a property that has a loan on it, you are subject to UDFI (sometimes confused with UBIT).