There is an amount that you can distribute from an IRA account to purchase a personal residence.You then might be able to turn the personal residence into an investment property.Best of luck.

Be that person who set's up some STR's there, runs em there, and really caters it to the US "bucket list" tourist. 

Whether the seller was open to a buyer commission or not, I wouldn't put an additional cost into any personal purchase.  

I am here to create a business strategy that protects personal and business investments and mitigates risk,  procure a coach or mentor, and set up tax strategies to create long-term wealth for myself and my family. 

Be prepared to follow up multiple times, using different forms of communication—calls, emails, and if possible, in-person visits to their office.

And what if the one person you didn't check has a criminal background, has collections, and more?

I typically don't comment on other's businesses unless I know from personal experience.

If someone injures themselves and sues, they will be suing the LLC and not you personally.

If the IRS has a Form 1098, they assume that the person listed on the form made the payments, and they move on. 

In addition, you want a separate bank account for the rental property to separate it from your personal accounts.