Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

All valid points that help me rule out HML.

Many people choose NOT to have this, because the administrator will then vet every investment you make to ensure you do not invalidate your IRA.Invalidating your IRA means that you've done a prohibited transaction and the entire account is then deemed as distributed to you.If you don't want checkbook control, then I recommend a plan administrator such as Equity Trust - www.trustetc.comIf you are sure that you're aware of all the rules around prohibited transactions and disqualified people (who you can and can't do business with), then a plan administrator like Sense Financial would be a good place to start talking.  

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

We do live in a small rule area where properties are a little cheaper, but so far it’s been very difficult to find something that seems to pencil out.

Looking for something with low acquisition cost, and meets or exceeds the 1% rule.  

You can read the rules in the footer of every page.We are happy to have you here.

For example, places like Illinois and Oklahoma have specific rules requiring a real estate license for certain types of marketing.This specifically for flipping land using Transactional Funding.If you’ve done this before, what states have you found to be friendly toward this approach?

Hey @Mike Nelson, never assume anything about STR rules and regs.Here is the STR rules for Oak Park - https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/oakparkil/latest/oakpa...I would call the city and make sure it is legal for a specific property.Now regarding the famous person angle, sure it can add value to the property or as a STR, but for STR use, I would think you would need it to be in original condition with a lot of the furniture and knick-knacks that were owned by the famous person along with a bunch of photos etc featuring the famous person.If you buy a place that has been totally redone but was owned by someone famous but has no features or things that were theirs, then I don't see it being a draw. 

Even in philly in D class area it is tough to hit the 1% rule.