Otherwise, there are over 20+ CPA professionals/firms here in Biggerpockets specializing in real estate (key point).

What is your price range for the small MF and are you looking turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

Another key benefit is diversification; an SDIRA allows you to include real estate in your portfolio, reducing risk by spreading your investments across different asset types, which isn’t possible with a standard IRA.Moreover, assets in an SDIRA often enjoy protection from creditors, adding a layer of security to your investments.

But balance is key—keeping some cash reserves for unexpected expenses is critical.Lastly, I’d recommend running detailed numbers to ensure the property cash flows well, even with conservative estimates.

The following are the key items I would recommend investors pay attention to:A. 

Building relationships with lenders, agents, and investors will also be key to scaling your portfolio.

But the real key is to find motivated sellers.

Transparency is key- detailed budgets, timelines, and exit strategies will set you apart.That said, moving to a new home mid-project could add a lot of stress.

The tenant refused to communicate about his plans to vacate and finally left the key under the mat on June 2 but made no communication, so we had to make 4 trips looking for the key.

Anytime you are looking at purchasing a condo with a mortgage, the HOA Questionnaire is always going to be a key point of the loan process.