@Eric TomlinUnless you have other non-traditional investments in mind, the checkbook control provided by an IRA LLC would be more tool than you likely require.Check out Kingdom Trust Co or IRA Services Trust Co.  

The best advice I could give would be to find out why your credit is a 592, and makes steps to improve it. 

I am new to the world of Real Estate and plan on using this service and others to learn the ropes.

The two areas where I could see improvements are 1.

Outsource it all to a servicing company.

Stories: 2Year Built: 1984Lot Size: 6.14 ACAPN / Parcel ID: 3-29-00-058.02Last Verified: 3/18/2016 Highlights Over $250,000 Invested in Capital Improvements in the Past 24 MonthsSeveral Units Completely Rehabed with several HVAC/Appliances replacedUpside through Rent Increase to market rate, Improved Management & adding new unitsWell below Replacement CostCash on Cash Return : 25.31% (I do not know how they are getting this number)Internal Rate of Return (IRR) : 23.22% (I also don't know how they got this number)DescriptionValue add opportunity for a new owner. 36-unit, garden-style apartment community built in 1984, the property contains 5 two-story and 1 one-story buildings encompassing wood exteriors and pitched roofs.

He works with Real Estate professionals and offers full service such as bookkeeping, tax filing and preparation, and etc.

I am looking into a neighborhood that is improving, with decent schools and rental demands.Shoshana

Just call them and ask if they are too busy to handle all the work and offer your services.

We would hold ownership of the units and service them when needed.