I just purchased my first rental property (Canada) about a month ago and I've had a few problems with people applying, giving me a deposit, and then dragging their heels about signing the lease. 

I received exactly what I was seeking as far as advice and direction and I'm very grateful.

No you do not need to directly report the direct rollover of the IRA to the solo 401k if the IRA custodian already issued the 1099-R and listed a code "G" in box 7.

The credit score is moving in the right direction - glacially.

You're going to want to surround yourself with people involved in real estate so you can apply the knowledge you learn and ask questions on things you're unclear on.Also, meet with some bankers.  

They can tell you more about the auction and anyone on the BP site can as they have direct knowledge.  

I was hoping someone could point me in the direction of a good real estate agent in the SF.

But type the @ directly follow by a few letters and then wait 2 seconds and a list will pop up for you to select the name.2.

Likely not.A self directed IRA is an equally viable means to diversify existing retirement savings into real estate, and you do not need to change plan formats if 2-3 years down the road you get tired of dealing with eBay and are no longer self-employed.The IRS is not specifically targeting self-directed retirement plans.  

The primary r sid nice exception only applies to the portion (25%) you occupied.