:) A piece of advice I could give is to always be patient with investments.

There are also lots of untold stories of slow, steady, persistent and patient wealth building.

@Brian Eastman,@Daniel Dietz @Patricia Miller,This absolutely great stuff, unclear on a way forward with investing SDIRA funds, and within a day, I have all my answers, enlightened and confident that the value and satisfaction I am able to benefit from by being a member on this platform is unsurpassed.

Be patient.

I would try and be patient and find something in Phoenix, where you live, before venturing out since this sounds like it would be your first significant RE investment.

If you're taxed at 35% between Fed & State, this equates to $3,500 cash back in your pocket.So would you really be looking at a $1,200-$2,000 annual loss...NO, and the appreciation is your bonus for being patient (at a $300k value and with a low inflation equivalent appreciation of 3% that's another $9,000 the first year).To be honest, I have never heard a California investor say they regretted turning their first primary into a rental.

You find enjoyment and fulfillment and satisfaction from using these talents.

Matt,Just be patient...I've seen much worse foundation issues.

I am ok with being patient and allowing them to do some of the leg work in reducing the gap between my offer and asking price.  

If you're a newbie then there is a good likelihood you'll have more questions than the normal person would so make sure whoever you choose seems like they're patient with you and not rushed.