Some people told me that Lewiston in investors eyes is a buyer market which again I am a newbie with no experience but I am trying to engage and take action, he numbers for me aren't bad at all I might positive less than $100 cash flow but to me this is really great as I will live there for free compared to renting in Portland for almost $1000.

According to the IRS rules disqualified person is not allowed to provide any services to the IRA, engage in any transaction with the IRA or benefit from the IRA in any way (directly or indirectly):https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-particip...Buying a house to live in using IRA funds provides direct benefit to you (disqualified person) therefore this would be a violation or IRS rules.

I would just let the process work the way it should and keep all qualified buyers engaged so that I get the highest price.  

Do your research and continue to engage with everyone as we are all here to help each other succeed.

You'll need a way to handle employment verification, as well.A good next step would be to learn how to attract and engage private lenders.

@James Braggs,That will help you get in the door.You can also learn how to attract and engage private lenders so your income / credit will become moot issues.

I would like to start with something I can do on the side since I work fulltime and eventually build up to having a few rental properties as well as engaging in the occasional flip.

The unlicensed assistant may exercise no discretion over the language used to complete the blanks on a rental agreement, but may only write words dictated by the property owner, designated broker, or managing broker.Provide information about rental units, leases, lease applications, security deposits, and rental amounts to prospective tenants.Assist in property management functions by carrying out administrative, clerical, financial, or maintenance tasks.Unlicensed assistants may NOT…Advertise that they are engaged in the property management business.Hold trust funds.

During this session we were told we can get Real Estate funding for up to $250,000 without the use of our own personal credit.

I have seen more than my share of landlords who have been completely unprepared in court or have illegally engaged in self help.