I do not currently have my real estate license, but have sent in my application to the Division and should be taking the exam in 1-2 weeks.

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Couple reasons:1) More limited financing options.2) More limited use and structure for the deals.3) Finally, if you have to inject extra cash into the property for whatever reason (manage an economic downturn or natural disaster, for instance), it's going to be trickier using an SDIRA.Syndications and private lending protect you from much of the property management nuance.

Can you recommend a company that can provide credit, eviction, criminal, background check on applicants?

We are ok with limiting the LTV to what we put into the property - if we are lucky. 

Im looking for a potential property manager for 20+ units just outside city limits of Des Moines, Iowa.

I've read that you can include future rental income on an FHA application, but can you include the rental income from the previous place? 

This is outta state rental, so I know resources is kinda limited and is it wise to buy a property that need rehab or just buy the one that ready to move in. 

I'm mainly looking to add either single-family or multifamily homes in areas with decent school districts (including, but not limited to Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, North KC) to my portfolio.Short term my goal is to acquire at least two more properties this year and four more next year.

It comes down to where you reside on the risk reward continuum.I’ve worked hard to get where I’m at so limiting risk and liability is just as important as increasing profit.