Hi All,I am working on a free map service for fellow investors to identify hot US zips based on price to rent, rate of appreciation etc..

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.Mainstream banks and brokerages do not offer self-directed plans.  

The only thing I would add is that you cannot prevent bedbugs, BUT you might be able to implement a system for your cleaning person to follow in order to identify the nest and potentially find the bedbugs before you get a complaint.

When we start looking for investment properties, we will send a more professional letter that clearly identify us as investors and emphasize the benefits (cash offer, quick closing, no hassles with listing it or having to do updates). 

It sounds like you have not identified what he wants - does he want to sell? 

And it's a process that leaves the door wide open for liability in discrimination and fair housing complaints if not done right.Unfortunately, we all see the forum threads on here about people who advertised their property without identifying their screening criteria first or educating themselves on federal and state fair housing.

They really should have the boundary lines identified.

Hi @Tony Cruz, a few comments and questions for you consider.Have you identified your target geographic area?

I'm not a lender but they may also look at your bank statements to demonstrate a pattern of income so that could also support your income verification. 

It would be virtually impossible to hide from my tenants that I am the owner unless I dealt with them personally under some kind of assumed name or put all the properties in an LLC.But I introduce myself as the OWNER, my lease identifies me as the LANDLORD, and I conduct myself as if the buck stops with me.