But I met thousands of folks from all walks of life and I'll bet less than 20% were totally self sufficient on passive income. 

Are there up and coming towns nearby that would fit the STR model?

Most of the time you cannot enter/ walk around the property.Calculate a max offer based on amount owed on liens, cost of rehab, closing costs, and with a margin for profit.If you get the house and there is a tenant, you must honor the contract (if you are not living in it) up to one year.

The name Biggerpockets is an understatement for this forum as the amount of knowledge / information in this forum is immense (r) so ImmenserPockets is a much better fit LOL!

No, no laundry there, but there's definitely space for storage, although the basements were pretty clean, when I did my visual walk-through, before purchasing the 4-plex.

They make the rules then simply allow tenants to walk without consequence.There is zero point in having lease language that you do not intend to inforce.

There are many SDIRA custodians, I would encourage you to do some research to find a custodian that fits with you.

There was no need to get an incredible deal that had to fit under 75% or even 80% ARV through this DFE all-cash purchase method, yet you can refinance all of your initial cash back, and then some.

I would set up for a contractor to do a scope of work with you or at least have an inspector walk the property.  

I have pondered over which aspect of investing makes the most sense for me and have determined partering with a local rehabbed could be the best fit.