He's working with the title company to try to get something cleared but it's definitely been a lengthy process so far since we started this last September.

These are fixed charges for things such as bonds, etc.

In Milwaukee County, the landlord must hire bonded movers.

Then before any contracts are signed we check references, licenses, bonds, etc. 

I think talking with individuals who have SDIRAs is good but would be even better is you talk to people who have traditional IRAs, 401K, CDs, stocks or bonds and educate them how they can invest in a SDIRA to achieve better returns with more stabilized assets such as real estate investments.

He certainly understands the business but the track record isn't terribly lengthy simply because the company is relatively young as are the principals. 

Some are absolute sticklers,,,, and would require you to go through a probable lengthy variance request  process,,,,,,,,,,  some would say, "that's close enough for gov work!"

She has indicated that she is open to a bond for deed. 

Most simply put, all interest rates on loans are affected by the US Gov't 10-year treasury bond, which is viewed as a risk-free investment.

I think of it rather like a corporate bond producing income.