There have been some big employment wins at the airport and Loves Park is growing.  

I was wondering if anyone had experience with this situation with regards to how banks view it in terms of employment requirements for getting a loan?

I've started a renovation and maintenance company that caters to investors, PM's and Landlords.  Would enjoy feedback on what rehab and ongoing maintenance issues you see during flips or managing property.

A good flipper employs these aspects even if they don't really understand what they are doing, a bit of luck and common sense sometimes prevails. 

I am currently employed in the home remodeling industry and I am also interested in doing some flipping.

I look at the employment capabilities or opportunities  of the renters for homes similar to this.

I’m not saying that REI doesn’t work in my county, but I’m having to figure out different methods to get the information I’m seeking since these options are not really helpful.

Plus, the economies of Dallas/Ft Worth and all the major employers moving into the area just make this area about as bullet proof as you can get. 

@Jillian JohnsonFollowing is some information regarding the self-directed IRA LLC.The Checkbook IRA Do’sDo open the checkbook IRA bank account in the name of the LLC, not in your personal name.Do use the LLC employer identification number (EIN) when opening the checkbook IRA bank account.Do title checkbook IRA investments in the name of the LLC, not your personal name.Do pay investment expenses associated with the checkbook IRA assets (e.g. for a real-estate property, this entails paying property taxes, property insurance and repair costs) using checkbook IRA funds not personal funds.Do deposit investment gains into the checkbook IRA bank account.Do manage the checkbook IRA but do not receive compensation for doing so.Do make IRA annual contributions to the self-directed IRA first not the checkbook IRA.The Don’tsDo not use the checkbook IRA funds for your personal use.Do not use the checkbook IRA assets (e.g., for a rental property, do not live or vacation in the property).Do not perform repairs on real-estate property owned by the checkbook IRA as you are a disqualified party.Do not deposit personal funds into the checkbook IRA bank account.Court cases that support the Checkbook IRA arrangement Swanson v.

Dealer is someone who makes a living off buying properties, and must, therefore, pay an additional self-employment tax (if I understand this correctly).