Unless you invest via an LLC owned by the IRA, you will not have checkbook control over the funds which means you need to run transactions (e.g. income, expenses, etc.) through the trust company who will need time to process the transactions and generally charge fees for each transaction.

If the HOA is efficient , then things work out fine , but if they are not  then you dont have too much control on the laws and covenants , monthly HOA dues may be high, assessments may keep coming up etc.Generally speaking like-for-like I prefer SFH to condos .

She had people there doing drugs and all these kids running and out of control .

This will require a lot of physical work to put in the water and septic systems, but cost can be controlled if you do it your self. 

Although there are circumstances going on at the moment that are out of anyone's control, generally, it's not difficult to avoid evictions; thoroughly screen, invest in a quality market and treat tenants like human beings.

Now that we are here other than protesting the government actions what else can we do to take control of our REI businesses.

There is also a big difference between condo rent and SFR rent in most areas, so I'm not sure where exactly you're looking but be sure you're comparing as accurately as possible.Los Angeles city rent control is different than the statewide rent control so that is something to consider, also there aren't a ton of reasons you want someone evicted if they are paying the rent and are abiding by the lease. 

You have Portuguese and foreign people there that invest in Portugal, personally I'm a mortgage broker (intermediário de crédito) here and work with a lot of foreigners and people like you guys.

But once my nephew and I got control of the property as possible buyers, I thought I could easily set up 3 RV's.

I would need proof of the lump sum payment at 18 years old and proof that she has control of the funds.