Some other ones we reached out too was upstart.com but you can't be self employed.

A full review is required when a primary buyer is putting less than 10% down or when an investor is putting less than 25% down This review requires a long form questionnaire, budget, by-laws and possible a couple additional documents. 

Therefore, you can deduct items that are directly related(repairs) to the rental units plus items paid indirectly for the rental units(think real estate taxes, interest, insurance).in addition - it looks like you are looking to use parts of the personal residence as a home office.Just note that, it would be hard to prove that you use 100% of the personal residence as a home office. 

Additionally the holes required to run any cable will also need t be repaired.

In addition to your note, with specific payment terms, you need an executed and recorded 2nd mtg/deed of trust.

I am just looking for suggestions on how to get started and if I’m employing the correct strategy.

In terms of rehab I'm looking to invest an additional $10,000 to make improvements, update, and clean up the house to add value.

In addition, they will not allow you to use the income from the departing property if its within 100 miles which I suspect is what Brian was alluding to. 

One of the benefits to the SDIRA is that almost ANYONE can do it, regardless of self employment, etc....

Often landlords are looking for additional rentals.Call on ForRent.com for more landlords.Good luck to you!