Right now I have about ~$80k + $40k (in my IRA that I may deploy) to start buying more homes in Kansas City, but would like to identify interest only lenders so I can cash flow the properties from day 1.

We had hoped to start investing in real estate in NJ however the cash flow is substanially lower due to high taxes and are looking to purchase single family and multi-family homes in Kansas City.Right now I have about ~$80k + $40k (in my IRA that I may deploy) to start buying more homes in Kansas City, but would like to identify interest only lenders so I can cash flow the properties from day 1.

That effects what he considers a good deal, but he still understands the mechanics of offering, and helped me a lot on what was a good entry point when we identified a home we wanted to purchase.The third agent is newer to the business and talked a great game about being hungry for any deal, but he's already failed to reply to time-sensitive questions and requests.

On the lenders policy, the encroachment would typically be identified but the title commitment would specifically state that the encroachment would not cause a divestiture of the lien of the insured deed of trust/mortgage OR further state that the policy would cover damages caused by the encroachment's forced removal. 

Just before that, you should hire an inspector to identify what repairs are needed and add that to your improvements on the scope of work.

I am trying to figure out how to identify markets.

some have had work done, but most have been rehabbed in a patchwork pattern which is not good. 

To estimate the cost I would recommend getting multiple contractors through, Its the most guaranteed way to have a good number and to start to understand what things cost because you’ll start to see a pattern

Do you already have a deal identified? 

The type of self-directed IRA that will best suit your situation and goals will drive the process of identifying the right firm to work with.A self-directed IRA custodian is a processing entity.