3) Which areas of town are safe and unsafe to market to and look to buy property?

the percentage is going to increase or decrease based on the amount of the transaction and what your title co. is charging you. 

He will want an administrator/custodian that is 1) Reputable2) Responsive & helpful regarding organizational structure and allowable transactions.3) Reasonable feesI have searched the internet, and it looks like the Gold investment shops have spent more money on SEO than the real estate folks.

I have been pretty safe using the following methodology:Initial CapEx Funding at property closing:  At closing, as part of my 'cash needed to close' calculation, I take 3% of the sales price and set it aside in a separate CapEx savings account.  

What can you offer investors to give them confidence their money is safe?  

It seems you would be on the very front line of not only knowing what which properties were in default/foreclosure but would also see these properties first hand.Also, (changing gears) I have been offered a position to search within the default list in my area and attempt to approach the owner(s) of these homes with the intent to do a Cash for Keys transaction.

You may also want to speak to your lender and make sure they know exactly how you are doing financially and make sure they are going to loan you the money you need to complete your transaction. 

This brokerage may engage in property management as its primary business but still house agents who exclusively do transactional deals. 

FSBO transactions, What was your experience?

My question:Assuming all purchases are made via the IRA LLC, I'm assuming I can furnish the rental, and this would not be considered a "prohibited transaction"?