I will check out Pottery Barn, too.  

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Hey @Lonnie Perez, if you're considering between other states I would check out Cleveland, OH.A ton of fix and flips and STR/MTR opportunities near the major hospitals and clinics.

It's a good idea to work with a CPA who understands self Directed Retirement accounts and I definitely recommend you check with a CPA before you do a Roth Conversion so you know the tax implications. 

But I call my clients a few weeks after closing and check in with them if they have questions, need a contractor etc

Check it out, maybe it could work for your property.

Do I move forward with them filling out the application before I've even closed on the property, along with paying for the credit/criminal/background check and sending them the Estoppel Certificate?

Landlords seem to have the upper hand these days.It might be worth checking out metroffice.com to see what kind of deals they're offering.

Check out the listing input forms for a residential property for two different MLSs: Los Angeles and San Diego (in case you want to see how different the forms can be).