., when I'm writing offers, it is fully expected that the seller will be staying for free for up to 60 days.

Hand write the addresses outside the envelopes to get people to open them. 

Never write a lease beyond one year.

*the 10yr treasury is roughly 1.35% as I write this (7/7/21), even if it triples (3x wow!)

Mf deal under writing is more difficult then the Cook books suggest.Your taking education will also build yiyr personal brand when talking to experts.

I write more about it here:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/... 

2)  I am currently self-employed and I could move retirement funds to a self-directed IRA, but not sure this is possible unless the seller is willing to write a non-recourse loan doc with us. 

2) I am currently self-employed and I could move retirement funds to a self-directed IRA, but not sure this is possible unless the seller is willing to write a non-recourse loan doc with us.

The "bank" that closes your loan cannot and will not write a special rider for you- they are selling the loan off three days after you close. 

Since I do not know much as a real estate agent yet, is it better to have someone else put an offer in for you or should I just write in the offer myself under my own name?