I would have hired a junk haul person to do the clean out instead of my contractor.

If you close with a conventional loan, it will need to be in your personal name.

I want to be able to have all of each clients homes in their own personal folder and be able to add to that with various reports on each home as we acquire them/

Are you able to go there in person to build your network? 

I’ve personally gutted and rehabbed three of my own houses, and for the last three years, I’ve been hands-on managing my own rental properties.

Your IRA can borrow, but you have to be careful to not personally guarantee it.

Often he has difficulty collecting the tenants share of the rent.

Perhaps there is a relevant book or podcast that you could suggest to expand my knowledge in this area.Considering you're experience with creative finance deals, which you mentioned previously, I am keen to hear about your personal insights and experiences.

Hi Bruce, i'll start by saying i'm a mortgage person, so please understand the context in which my response is coming from. you'd need to create CC&Rs/bylaws and establish an HOA in order to do this.

It is the one that gets in contact with the person/owner and connects.