The IRS doesn't care if you have leverage or not when you take deductions (unless it's IRA money).

With self-directed IRA the sky is the limit.Of course you must be aware of the IRS prohibited transactions and be sure to stay away from those:https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-particip...Selecting appropriate investment option depends on many different factors such as your age and investment horizon, your risk tolerance, investment experience, etc.

I have never made one and I don't care to make one.

Careful walling off "units" in a SFH in the City of College Park unless you're owner occupant and renting part of your house.

Also, does anyone have a insurance/broker referral they'd care to share?

If you don't care to share specifics in the open forum, you are welcome to send me a private message. 

If you care to join us for the wild ride, you're certainly welcome too.

I have heard the horror stories about Section 8 tenants destroying property, and the flipside that the vouchers are difficult to get and a recipient would lose their voucher for an eviction, so they take care of the house.

Who cares about anything else.We rented to a lady (man?

On true NNN leases, the tenants are reimbursing for all expenses including management and CAPEX; @Joel Owens - care to pipe-in.Oren