For our duplex that we self manage we use a company called Cozy. 

The goal is to bring together the brightest minds we know regarding syndication, how to replace your income, self directed IRA, how to crowd fund, and advice from private equity and student family operators with well over $100M in assets (both did this in their lifetime with zero inheritance).

In that case, you'll need a self-directed Roth IRA because Roth IRAs cannot be transferred to Solo 401k plans.

For us, as self-managing DIY landlords in low-income rentals, a very simple thing we've done from the beginning is that we have never tried to outdress or outdrive our tenants.

Self-Management is difficult from long Distance.

Self educate on this niche .

How long did it take for you to have the confidence/Income to quit your day job and focus on real estate full-time?

Many members are experts in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate brokerage, wholesaling, flipping, buy and hold, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

You will have a tough time finding 10% COC here unless you self manage the property which it sounds like you want to avoid. 

Yesterday I filed for my LLC in Iowa my self online.