Another point is I’ve been in the construction industry most of my adult life so we will be building the home ourselves, saving 10+% on whatever size home we build.

What is different is the processing model and the capacity of the IRA custodian to document off-exchange transactions that are more one-off in nature.As this is still a tax-sheltered IRA, there are rules you will want to educate yourself about with respect to keeping things at arm's length and exclusively for the benefit of the IRA. 

 Hey BP community,I usually stay away from the flip side of the industry, but it's interest me how some people many so many flips.I'm curious to know how many flips the BP community is completing each year and how you go about it.

But keep in mind that any industry with as much commission up for grabs as real estate is not a place you will find success without seriously competing.Best way to get started is to get licensed and get to learning, don't expect to be able to support yourself off of sales in the beginning.

If you've received a (Warranty) deed, then you already own the property exclusively. 

I truly believe that great agents are valuable for anyone; however, with the barrier to entry in the industry so low the "average" is pulled down quite a bit.

You've come to the right place for advice and industry information. 

I know this side of the industry well and I'm aware that many companies are charging upwards of 7% for the same exact product.  

You wouldn't want to buy into an area that is declining rapidly where the tenant quality is decreasing along with the area.Bureau of Labor Statistics: Current Employment Statistics (CES)The Current Employment Statistics (CES) program produces detailed industry estimates of employment, hours, and earnings of workers on payrolls every month.

So while I’m new to the industry, I think I’ve got the right systems in place to sustain my new real estate ambitions.