Here's a 12 step plan that will definitely help you get your SH*T together and get you moving in the right direction: Educate yourself.

In the meantime, I had a bad experience with a local (Seattle area) custom cabinet maker so I'd love some recommendations on folks who do high quality work, but are reasonably priced and responsive.

I would also speak to a couple of others to get a few different opinions and ideas before moving foreword in any particular direction.  

You meet people, get calls and leads on deals before the hit the MLS, you can look at any property you want and you can negotiate directly the the listing agent or seller.

Again I believe this is in direct correlation to your strategy, goals, location, funds you have available, etc.

Hi friends,I'm looking to move some money from a trad IRA to a Self-directed IRA so I can use it to invest in real estate. 

If the court discharged the case, I would think that creditors would be able to start collecting on their debts again directly.

Come up with a game plan, find a way to generate leads weather that be driving for dollars, buying lead list, direct mailing etc. then take action.

If "No" and it has to be for 1 year and for everywhere, then walk away (unless it's mandatory).The agreement is designed to designate the buyer as a "client" vs. being just a "customer."

I wasn't sure because of the redemption periods and found no direct info on google.