@Annwar ZahriehIf you are looking at investing locally (even if it's 1.5 hrs away) try and carve out some time to go to meet-ups and meet other local investors in the Philly area and network with them and vendors. 

I had no idea that was even a thing.

This is why I like to put my SDIRA money in debt funds since no UDFIWith the HELOC you are basically breaking even on the deal most likely or make very little whihc at that point is it worth the risk. 

If you materially participate in a short-term rental you can take losses even if you aren't considered a real estate professional as long as you materially participate which there are many ways to satisfy this requirement.

However, despite several months of searching, I'm struggling to find properties that break even, especially with current interest rates.

She is also my neighbor so I have been bringing her organic produce from my vegetable garden (she loves that) and even helped dog sit her dogs for free.

The best they give me is an address - some not even photos. 

If they are not, then it might be time to switch companies, or even, dare I say, self-reflect as your team might actually be to blame.

Please hire a cpa or even a regular tax service will do way better job than This scammers.

I'm honestly not even sure that's a real thing.