Instead of getting upset or discouraged because there are limitations when it comes to self-directed IRAs, my suggestion would be to understand the rules, embrace the rules and then go make yourself a lot of money (by following the rules). 

Eileen is close, but the sky is the limit.

@Ray Reed Craigslist has limited listings within a mile. 

It's definitely hard when you are new, have limited capital, and trying to get your first deal. 

A spot has opened up in a successful realtor business in my hometown.I’ve been thinking about being a realtor for awhile now and I think I will be jumping the gun and do it.I plan to work super hard, the owner is a good friend of mine, I have a lot of connections/friends in the area, know the area, and have a lot of passion/drive.I am looking for something to become more involved in the realty, have more cash flow, and be able to work hard and not be limited to a hourly wage.

I have a few long standing credit cards that I will never get rid of and keeps my credit length and card balances (to limit) in great standing.

The sky is the limit!

We found that the 506(b) format really limited us because you could only solicit people with whom you have a pre-existing relationship.

I have worked my life to get into a community service position and am far less satisfied with the limited help I can provide in my full time dream job than I ever thought when I was a kid dreaming of it.

As long as you hold the new properties, or as long as anytime you sell you do another 1031 you'll not have to recapture depreciation and when you die your heirs will get at the stepped up basis so the tax goes away.If your calculations on gain are correct and the information on your bracket is correct I'd say you're pretty close on your tax liability.