There is a different level of liability risk involved in note investing vs ownership of properties. 

This is acceptable as long as the holder of the SDIRA is not related to the borrower and otherwise not involved in the project either directly or indirectly (i.e. the holder of the SDIRA does not own a company which is handling part of the renovation). 

I actually flip fire damaged properties, so as @Brandon Sturgill said that isn't a deal breaker--just get the right people involved.

I'm also not an accredited investor so syndication involvement would be limited so becoming accredited is something I'll be working toward.

This would be in addition to a CPA who typically is most involved during tax season and for tax purposes.

My plan is to gain as much knowledge on real estate investing by reading books, going to events, and meeting great people involved in real estate.

Also, note that Wilkes-Barre involves a lot more work for permits than the smaller municipalities that surround it.

I would like to get involved with the BRRR strategy.

THat is between the two of them, and does not involved your partner.

It essentially involves discoloration of the walls and vaulted ceiling that highlights the framing of the house beneath the sheet rock.Well, I have the walls and ceiling scheduled to be repainted but now my tenants are claiming the issue is mold related and threatening to contact an attorney.