In addition to conventional financial products, that means that real estate, private note transactions, stock of privately held entities, precious metals, cryptocurrencies and a whole lot of other alternatives are available.A specialty IRA referred to as self-directed is required for alternative asset investing.  

Do you think your current landlord will give you a favorable reference?

Asking for personally identifying information is key, but you’ll also want to request references, previous landlords, and proof of income.

I’m curious if anyone has had much experience with this, and for future reference, when closing a deal like this, what can I do to avoid this hiccup in the future?

Can help refer you an awesome professional I work closely with.

Assuming her references check out, if she were applying to your property, would you accept or reject her based on the above information?

I think it's important for us to remember, when we speak of our islands, that we reference our specific market.

@Ryan FlanneryIn terms of rent : price, you can still find plenty of properties that will fit the bill for the "1% rule" if that is what you are referring to.

He has done basics like given a property disclosure and shown me the house but not anything that WOW’d me enough to refer him to someone else.

Let him know I referred him.