You can then perform a direct rollover from a Traditional IRA to your newly established Solo 401K.I lost you on your next point...

Then contact the contractors and start establishing a relationship.

Your friend would have to establish an account with one of the three credit reporting companies before he could report your payments.

This is something we are trying to avoid as well as establish a relationship with the bank for future deals. 

To get good deals from brokers, you'll have to build good relationships with them and also establish yourself as a credible buyer.With regard to submitting low offers, the best advice that I can offer you is to speak with the broker and see what they say before submitting it. 

It began as a persona residence then became a long term rental and then it became clear that in this area short term vacation rental are very profitable and if you stay within the confines of the regulations I think they can be fairly safe long term.

It began as a persona residence then became a long term rental and then it became clear that in this area short term vacation rental are very profitable and if you stay within the confines of the regulations I think they can be fairly safe long term.

I have to look into what the regulations are in CA for that.

Looking to establish my brand by building knowledge in the game, networking with awesome people, as well as getting good at creative financing. 

I have also spoken with other investors that get consent from local/Regional banks they use but its always after they've established a relationship with the bank for some time.