Hi @Joshua Long, we have done a bunch of transaction in the area.

@Ryan GoffIRS rules prohibit any direct or indirect transactions between you and your IRA. 

., and came up with the Howey rule:  "a contract, transaction or scheme whereby a person invests his money in a common enterprise and is led to expect profits solely from the efforts of the promoter or a third party." 

It's a way for an agent to try to get both side of the transaction..

For example, I am currently looking at online REEBroker for brokerage service that offers a fixed $500 fee per transaction. 

If you are only using your license to find and sell your own deals, then you should go with a flat-fee or per-transaction fee brokerage.

I'd make sure you calculate a safe margin or error.

@Jay MichaelGood Question,The safe bet would be to buy your conservative first home with your family and have atleast 20% equity in it.

He'll know contracts and the value well, but the transaction can still be closed directly at a title or attorneys office without official brokerage listing or commissions paid to anyone. 

Sometimes, holding, while being safe, is not the most advantageous.